Rhythm Roots: Bay Area musicians on their mentors helping them find their sound
A professional jazz musician touring around the world, Nathan Mitchell said he’s learned so much history – Black history – in music.
Rhythm Roots: Local music teachers inspiring the younger generation of today
Tampa’s been a great spot for musical talent of the past and present, and the nation was reminded of that when rapper Doechii gave her hometown a shoutout at the Grammys this year.
Rhythm Roots: Legendary Black musicians left lasting impact from Tampa to St. Pete
Black performers found soul and sanctuary on the Chitlin Circuit in the Tampa Bay area at a time decades ago when they were limited as far as places where they could perform.
Rhythm Roots: Tampa Bay's musical connections to Black music history
Tampa Bay has some amazing musical connections to Black music history, with Black musicians being the cultural bedrock of many genres of music for generations.