(ThyBlackMan.com) When most people think of James Brown, they remember the Godfather of Soul as the architect of funk, the tireless showman, and the revolutionary force who redefined rhythm. But ...

(ThyBlackMan.com) When most people talk about Curtis Mayfield, they bring up his social consciousness, his political edge, and his ability to soundtrack Black pride in the 1960s and 70s. But to limit ...

This essay first appeared in the NPR Music newsletter. Sign up for early access to articles like this one, listening recommendations and more. I love the word "heartthrob." It stops you whether you ...

At a time when public discourse around autism still too often echoes with misinformation and stigma, one moment of heartfelt vulnerability and creative power may soon be recognized on television’s ...

Logan Becker loves his song — it was written just for him. Logan has a rare connective tissue disorder, and in 2020, when he was 9, he received his personalized, upbeat anthem from the Songs of Love ...