Black artists have contributed to the most vital Christmas music of our time through soulful classics and energetic R&B ...

Some songs transcend time and every other social construct you can imagine, achieving cult-classic status. And then there are songs that go even deeper than that, crossing generational lines and ...

Raise your fists and check out theGrio’s list of top Black anthem songs During June, we celebrate Juneteenth, now a federally recognized holiday that commemorates the end of this country’s worst sin, ...

Editor’s note: The following article is an op-ed, and the views expressed are the author’s own. Read more opinions on theGrio. It’s still June in African America and that means a time-honored ...

February marks Black History Month, a time to celebrate Black Americans' numerous achievements, contributions, and cultural impact throughout history. And what better way to do that than through music ...

Black America has a long and winding history of using songs for defiance and consolation. Testimonies from slave ship sailors recall how kidnapped Africans during the Atlantic slave trade sang to send ...

Let’s be real: you’ve probably been fooled once (or twice) when you were riding in the backseat of your grandmother‘s Buick on the way to church when an unsuspecting jam came through the car’s ...

Upon learning of DJ Casper’s recent death, many people immediately thought of his ubiquitous “Cha Cha Slide” song and the line dance of the same name. Whether it’s at a day party, wedding, school ...

The Thanksgiving season brings out all the good vibes. Hanging out with family and friends over some amazing soul food is a beautiful tradition we look forward to every year. But choosing the right ...

“War Pigs” is by far Black Sabbath’s most well-known song, and for good reason. It’s a surprisingly political track from a band not particularly known for its protest songs. “War Pigs” was originally ...

Black Sabbath was about more than just Ozzy. All the band members were essential: Tony Iommi, the dark prince of guitar riffs and a two-fisted ladies man; Geezer Butler, the mild-mannered bassist and ...