The legacy of Ahmad Jamal and Pittsburgh’s jazz roots was celebrated on Wednesday at the Community Engagement Center in ...

On this day 125 years ago the Black National Anthem was first performed, written by James Weldon Johnson and with music ...

Before 'The Star-Spangled Banner' was the national anthem, 'Lift Every Voice and Sing' was the Black national anthem. This year, it turns 125.

She was joined during the pregame by youth choir members to perform the song, which is celebrating its 125th anniversary.

While "Lift Every Voice and Sing" was not the only song played before "The Star Spangled Banner" on Sunday, many on social media singled out the hymn for criticism, claiming ...

There are many unsung Muscle Shoals music greats, and Junior Lowe might be the most unsung of them all. He played guitar or bass on a pile of Shoals classics including Percy Sledge’s “When a Man Loves ...

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – Celebrations are underway, marking the 125th anniversary of the song “Lift Every Voice and Sing.” It’s a ...

Grammy-winning artist and New Orleans native Ledisi will perform "Lift Every Voice and Sing" ahead of the Super Bowl.

Iconic songs by Sam Cooke, Kim Weston, Public Enemy, Nina Simone, Marvin Gaye, Lauryn Hill, Kendrick Lamar and more depict the fight for civil rights.

In recent years, Ledisi has garnered critical acclaim for her jazz performances, particularly her Nina Simone tribute album ...