Black artists have contributed to the most vital Christmas music of our time through soulful classics and energetic R&B holiday songs. These songs are more than just soundtracks for the holidays. They ...

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Holiday music brings in more money every year. But most of it goes to the classics. By Robert Levine This may have been the biggest year ever for Christmas music, at least going by the charts. Holiday ...

Black artists have crafted some of the most iconic Christmas music, from soulful classics to energetic R&B hits, celebrating love, family, hope, joy, and culture while capturing the spirit of ...

The holiday season brings so many things I love — lights, cozy evenings, sweet treats… and, of course, music! Christmas songs have a special power to pull us into the moment. This year, I started my ...

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