Countdown to the 2018 My Music Matters: Celebration of Legends
Remembering Prince: Some of the Best Prince Cover Songs
June 19, 2018You can’t mention contributions to America’s soundtrack or Black Music Month without mentioning the one that lauded the Minneapolis sound complete with a keyboard mixture of rock, pop, funk,...
The Rhythm Room: Virtual Listening Parties
12:00am, June 14So… when did you fall in love with hip hop? Or was Soul your first musical love? The National Museum of African American Music invites you to The Rhythm...
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Rivers of Rhythm
NMAAM announced Rivers of Rhythm®, its first-ever digital exhibition, during this important month-long observance. This first-of-its-kind digital exhibition strategically connects NMAAM to a national conversation that honors the roots of American music.
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Black Music Month
Black Music Month began in 1979 when Kenny Gamble, Ed Wright, and Dyana Williams developed the idea to set aside a month dedicated to celebrating the impact of black music. Created by music business insiders, the group successfully lobbied President Jimmy Carter to host a reception on June 7th, 1979 to formally recognize the cultural and financial contributions of black music.
Since 1979, Black Music Month has grown from a small commemoration to national proportions with events held annually across the country.
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