“Why Black Catholic Musicians Should Study Gregorian Chant”
Dr. Darrell St. Romain, a scholar and organist, reflects on studying Gregorian chant and its potential to enrich Black Catholic worship.
Music
Dr. M. Roger Holland II named a 2026 Pastoral Musician of the Year by NPM
The New York native and Colorado professor has composed gospel Mass settings and modern hymns used in Catholic parishes around the country.
Cam Obi, music producer who worked with Chance the Rapper, on conversion to Catholicism and upcoming debut album
The young hip-hop hitmaker has been teasing his first LP for years—a period in which he has also undergone a profound spiritual transformation.
'Tuner' review: 'Whiplash' meets 'Save the Last Dance', with the music to make it dance
The new music/heist hybrid film takes viewers on a journey of moral quandary without asking for much in return—other than a listening ear.
'Michael' review: Hits all the right notes with an ascendant Jaafar Jackson
Samantha Smith writes that the new biopic is a worthy tribute to an entertainment figure who, even in death, remains larger than life.
What hath Monteverdi to do with Motown? On castrati, R&B, and the fight for free expression
Alexander Walton on the European divos of old and Black heartthrobs of the present, both of whose musical abilities bring awe and aspersion.
Fr Bill Norvel, SSJ, first African-American male superior general, dead at 90
The Mississippi-born priest combated racism, spread Black Catholic liturgy, and served as the first Black male superior general in U.S. history.
(Podcast) Discovering Dédé: How OperaCréole helps bring Black opera back to life
Givonna Joseph and Aria M. Mason discuss OperaCréole and their premiere of the long-lost opera "Morgiane" by the late Black composer Edmond Dédé.
Betty Reid Soskin, centenarian Black park ranger, laid to rest in California
The late Catholic-raised activist was a central figure in the creation of a national park honoring Black and female homefront service during WWII.
Newly expanded musical on Servant of God Thea Bowman to premiere in St. Louis
ValLimar Jansen is the writer and star of "I Will Live Until I Die", which chronicles the storied African-American Catholic nun who died in 1990.
Former 2 Live Crew rapper Luther 'Uncle Luke' Campbell running for Congress
The 65-year-old musician is primarying Rep. Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick of Florida, who faces federal fraud charges as she runs for reelection.
Wynton Marsalis to step down from Jazz at Lincoln Center
The widely celebrated trumpeter and composer helped popularize jazz as a standard American art form and has led JALC since its founding.
The birds of the heavens and the spiritual life
Alexander Walton connects the creatures of the air to the history of Christian beauty and the tradition of artistic evangelization.
'Real musicians': Black Catholics shine at 2026 Grammy Awards
Jon Batiste, Cynthia Erivo, and FKA Twigs were big winners on music's biggest night, along with several honorees in non-competitive categories.
Where to find a Catholic Black History Month event (2026 edition)
A listing of Black History Month events from parishes, schools, and national organizations around the country.
Fort Mose concert series, now in fifth year, honors Black Catholic history in nation's oldest city
The annual jazz and blues event will run over two weekends during Black History Month, helping raise funds for the Fort Most Historical Society.