Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Sughnen Yongo is a Midwest writer covering Black women, pop culture. I have compiled a subjective, non-exhaustive list of 50 Black ...

Blues music is a soulful genre. It has roots deeply embedded in the Black experience. Blues has long been a powerful expression of the struggles, joys and resilience of Black life in America.

For far too long, Black female artists have been carelessly categorized as R&B, regardless of their sound or creative intent. While R&B is a sacred and respected genre with deep roots in Black culture ...

These eight women aren’t just charting, they are changing how the world hears Africa. Each one carries a distinct sound, story, and spirit. Once considered niche, African genres like Afrobeats and ...

Music has always been a universal thread, weaving tales of connection and identity through time. Now, African female artists are boldly redrawing its global map. Once overshadowed by male-dominated ...

Despite challenges, Black women's resilience, celebration of joy, and community support empowered the path forward. Welcome ...

Grammy-winning artist Tems, recently opened up about her rise from Lagos to global stages and how she’s using her platform to empower women. In the latest episode of African Voices Changemakers, Tems ...

She’s the first African woman to be nominated for a Grammy Award in a jazz category. She is also the first Rwandan or Ugandan to ever be nominated for a Grammy. And she is the first East African actor ...

Black Music Month serves as a period to celebrate the rhythmic essence and soulful legacy of Black musicians who contributed to the global soundscape. As the month comes to a close, BLACK ENTERPRISE ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Sughnen Yongo is a Midwest writer covering Black women, pop culture. The way we listen to and understand music has continued to ...

Throughout history, Black women have given us some amazing music, and many of those great songs have come in the most beautiful packaging – iconic album covers which showcase museum-worthy artwork. If ...