Black Music Month: J. Cole

J. Cole Hip Hop Artist Fayetteville, North Carolina Platinum recording artist J. Cole is revered for his “conscious” lyricism. A…
Black Music Month: Nina Simone

Nina Simone Jazz Artist Tryon, North Carolina Simone originally aspired to be a concert pianist and despite her success in…
Black Music Month: John P. Kee

John P. Kee Gospel Artist Durham, North Carolina Crowned “The Prince of Gospel Music” John P. Kee is no stranger…
Black Music Month: John Coltrane

John Coltrane Jazz Musician Hamlet, North Carolina John Coltrane is known as one of the most influential jazz musicians of…
Black Music Month: Anthony Hamilton

Anthony Hamilton R&B Singer Charlotte, North Carolina A native of Charlotte, NC Anthony Hamilton began singing in church at an…
Black Music Month: Shirley Caesar

Crowned the "First Lady of Gospel Music," Shirley Caesar began her recording career at the tender age of 12. With…