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7 Times Hip-Hop and R&B Was Inspired by Jimi Hendrix’s Legendary Sound

Celebrate the legend’s 83rd birthday with a look at seven unforgettable tracks that sampled his iconic music.
11/27/2024

Black Music Month 2024: The Black Pioneers of Rock

These artists set the blueprint for an American phenomenon.
06/03/2024

Jimi Hendrix: Five Epic Performances From The Rock Legend

The iconic guitarist and singer would have turned 82 today.
11/27/2023
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Betty Davis, Future-Funk Pioneer, Dead at 77

There are plans to issue the singer-songwriter’s final album, Crashin’ from Passion soon.
02/09/2022
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This Day in Black History: Nov. 16, 1968

Jimi Hendrix's Electric Ladyland is a no. 1 album.
11/16/2014

This Day in Black History: Oct. 9, 1944

Singer Nona Hendryx was born.
10/09/2014

Andre Benjamin on OutKast: 'That Ship Has Sailed'

The rapper and actor on portraying Jimi Hendrix.
10/03/2014

John Ridley: 'André Benjamin Has Qualities Like Jimi Hendrix'

The Oscar-winning writer on the rock legend.
09/24/2014