Today is Martin Luther King Jr. Day

On Dr. King's holiday, we celebrate the musical contributions of African Americans.

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#1 Billboard Hot 100 hits from African American artists of the past 50 years

Black Music's Legendary Labels

The enduring music of Motown, Stax, Philadelphia International, and Vee-Jay

Jazz and the Black Experience

Spirituals, protest songs, and music that highlights the African roots of Jazz

HitKast Hip Hop and R&B

Hottest, freshest...

Throwback Hip Hop and R&B

Old School R&B and Hip Hop hits

Love & Inspiration

Get encouraged and inspired by R&B and gospel greats like Mary Mary, Smokie Norful, and more

New Orleans R&B and Funk

A jukebox's worth of classics from Toussaint, Domino, and the other founders of Big Easy soul

New Smooth Jazz

The latest Smooth Jazz releases

This Is Hip Hop

A rundown of Hip Hop history's biggest tracks

Queens of Vocal Jazz

Billie, Ella, Nina, Sarah, Lena, Dinah, and more...jazz royalty!

Classic Blues

The greats of the post-war to late-'70s era: Muddy, B.B., Buddy, and the Wolf

Glory and Praise

Contemporary, R&B-flavored Gospel

Quiet Storm

Slow tempos, relaxed rhythms... it's where Smooth Jazz meets R&B

Classic R&B Love Songs

Love and romance R&B

Motown Sound

Here's to 60 years of the Motor City institution that defined Classic Soul. Celebrate with us!

Funk!

It's one channel under a groove

Top 50 Jazz Albums of All Time

Every track from the landmark LPs of Jazz history