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Black musicians are a vital part of the past, present and future of rock and roll. At the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame, their stories are told year round in our exhibits and programs. In celebration of Black History Month, we’re spotlighting artifact features, footage from our vault, playlists, and more.

Explore featured stories and ceremony highlights from recent Inductee classes.
An interactive editorial series that traces Rock & Roll's influence across genres and generations.
Sonic Connections

A Mother's Love Scored in Soul and Hip-Hop

How a 1974 Spinners ballad became the heartbeat of Tupac’s most personal anthem.

Sonic Connections

From Teen Pop to Timeless Standard

From the Shirelles’ first No. 1 to Carole King’s Tapestry to hip-hop samples, one ballad kept evolving.

Sonic Connections

The MJ Anthem That Took Over the Dancefloor

From Thriller’s opening spark to ’90s hip-hop remixes to Rihanna’s global club takeover.

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For over 35 years, Soul Train was the premier TV showcase for Black music. The "Best of Soul Train" 60-minute highlight film plays continuously in Foster Theater during Black History Month.