A decade ago, cofounders of The Roots, Tariq “Black Thought” and Ahmir “Questlove”, as well as the group’s then manager, Rich Nichols, had a conversation that gave birth to the concept of bringing together some of the world’s most cutting edge and blazing artists, to perform in their hometown of Philly. A decade later, […]

Explore this interactive timeline created by ethnomusicologist, Dr. Portia Maulsby http://www.carnegiehall.org/honor/history/index.aspx This is the 35th anniversary of June, Black Music Month. Let’s remember to not forget the contributions of many who paved the path and made music for the generations, ours and for future ones to come.

June is Black Music Month so The Urban Daily put tgether the top 10 black musicals.