The reaction to Coco Jones' single 'Body So Tea' raises questions about how much room Black women artists have to evolve in ...

ESSENCE Black Women in Music honors Monica, celebrating her 30-year R&B career, timeless hits, and lasting impact on the genre.

Here’s 40 of the most influential black female singers of the 1960s and 1970s. In 2008, Rolling Stone put together a list of the “100 greatest singers of all time.” The lineup was mighty. At the 100th ...

From Monica's checkered manicure to layered belts on Kandi Burruss, Essence Black Women in Music returned with iconic style ...

Choreographer Fatima Robinson, music executive Natina Nimene, Billboard’s Gail Mitchell and Gender Amplified’s Ebonie Smith were also honored at the event.

Connie, the woman of the hour, shimmered in a rose gold and silver sequin shift dress that hit just above the knee. The iridescent texture was a perfect reflection of the night’s celebratory tone. She ...

The role of women in the Nigerian music industry has always been seen in terms of the creative scene. When the role of the Nigerian woman is described in music, the singers come to mind every time. No ...

Black music is the foundation of so much of what we hear, feel, and move to in modern music. It's more than a sound — it's a force that has shaped culture, built community and told the stories that ...

The whitewashing of electronic music is a well-documented issue, and PinkPantheress has spoken out on how bias has affected her own career during a recent interview with The Hollywood Reporter.

ESSENCE Black Women In Music honored Brandy, Missy Elliott, Kandi Burruss, Monica, and Mona Scott-Young for their creative ...

During a special Women’s History Month edition of Hard Knock Radio, host Davey D brought together three powerful voices in music and education: Dr Anne Lundy, Dr Jacqueline Pickett, and Bay Area ...