February marks Black History Month in the United States, a period of reflection on the contributions and tribulations of African Americans who have helped shape the nation. The ingenuity, creativity, and heritage of Black Americans have spoken through music for centuries in compositions, folk songs, standards, and spirituals that express Black perspectives.
We’ve added new releases from Navona and Albany Records that speak to some of the triumphs, adversities, and experiences that Black Americans have met and showcase their contributions to music as a cultural medium.
Dive in and discover new music from Shawn Okpebholo, Louise Toppin, Darryl Taylor, Julius P. Williams, Gerry Bryant, Richard Thompson, Ellaina Pauline Lewis, The Harlem Chamber Players, Juliana Soltis, Philip Spray, Michael Walker II, Damien Geter, Eugene Concert Choir, EXIGENCE, Eugene Rogers, and Michael Clark.
