
Rhythm and roots: The restorative power of Black holiday music
From the tone and tenor of Black holiday music, what brings the spirit more than sounds that bring a community together?

From the tone and tenor of Black holiday music, what brings the spirit more than sounds that bring a community together?

Jazz, gospel and hip hop filled the air as a tribute wall dedicated to the Black musicians of Champaign was revealed Sunday at Skelton Park in Champaign. The wall features 94 artists dating back to the 1890s.

Black sacred music has carried faith, history and strength across generations. But how are these traditions being passed down to the next?

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