The Music Origins Project

The Drexciyan Compendium: Book One, Mapping an Afrofuturist Oceanic Mythos Courtesy AbuQadim Haqq The Drexciyan Compendium: Book One is a deep, immersive graphic novel chronicle of one of the most enduring and imaginative mythologies in electronic music c…

Behind the Scenes of the Sun Ra Day Festival Film Series: Mentorship, Legacy & Community This summer, Birmingham, Alabama transformed into a cosmic crossroads of art, memory, and activism with the Sun Ra Day Festival—a citywide celebration of one of the m…

Interview with the author S.H.

This Sun Ra Day Festival, the cosmic energy of jazz, art, and activism converges in Birmingham, Alabama—not just to celebrate the 111th birthday of the legendary Sun Ra, but to support a vital cause: the ongoing fight against HIV and AIDS in the South.

On Memorial Day Weekend, the city of Birmingham, Alabama, becomes the center of the Modern Jazz universe—literally and figuratively—as the world celebrates the 111th birthday of one of its most legendary cultural figures, Sun Ra.

Historical Background: Brick City Birth of Jersey Club Jersey Club music originated in the early 2000s in Newark, New Jersey, emerging as a local twist on the fast-paced Baltimore club sound.

Los Angeles was set on fire as Feel Good L.A. hosted an electrifying night of music, featuring the legendary Tony Touch behind the decks for an unforgettable 4-hour set.

The Grammy Award-winning Laurie Anderson is a singular figure in the worlds of music, art, and performance.

This month we are featuring a new artist by the name of Francis Muuo Kasema, better known as ZEMAN.

Meshell Ndegeocello a Trailblazer in Music and Activism With a career spanning over three decades, Meshell Ndegeocello has cemented her status as a pioneer in the realms of soul, funk, and jazz.