Commercialization of hip-hop
In 1973, there was a block party in a rec room at 1520 Sedgwick Avenue in the Bronx. It was a back-to-school … Keep Reading
L.E.A.P program launches at NCCU
A new program for students seeking to break into the entertainment and arts industries as been founded by N.C Central University Alum … Keep Reading
The Epsilon Lambda Chapter of Tau Beta Sigma launches an instrument petting zoo as a community service event.
VIDEO: Sorority charms grade schoolers with instrument petting zoo
Celebrating 48 years of service, the ladies of the Epsilon Lambda chapter of Tau Beta Sigma decided to try something different … Keep Reading
Popular artists hit the stage at NCCU’s 2019 HOCO Hip-hop Concert
North Carolina Central University held its long-awaited and anticipated 2019 homecoming hip-hop concert. Thursday November 7 in the McDougald-McLendon Arena. … Keep Reading
How Sonnie Waves went from the gridiron to the main stage
Sonnie Richardson, better known by his stage name Sonnie Waves, is adding himself to N.C. Central University's rich history of musical talents … Keep Reading
Five women who are the future of R&B
Rhythm & blues music is in need of a major revamp, but thankfully, there's a new generation of artists that are eager … Keep Reading
NCCU 28th Annual Jazz Festival shows off students, faculty and guests
Strike up the band — it’s time for the N.C. Central University's 28th Annual Jazz Festival at N.C. Central University! … Keep Reading
Our top four young artists on the rise
In this new age of social media, many unknown hip-hop and pop music artists have rocketed to mainstream popularity and status, but … Keep Reading
VIDEO: ‘Give the Drummer Some’ rocks NCCU’s B.N. Duke Auditorium
NCCU alumni and faculty-percussionists welcomed visitors and students on Sunday for their fifth annual “Give the Drummer Some” benefit concert. The concert, … Keep Reading
Exploring history, gender, and class through music
We often find ourselves recognizing today’s women for their achievements. N.C. Central University music professor Candace Bailey is doing something different. Bailey … Keep Reading