June is Black Music Month—a powerful time to honor, uplift, and immerse ourselves in the sounds that have shaped generations. From the soul-stirring rhythms of gospel to the revolutionary pulse of hip-hop, African American music has long served as a soundtrack to both struggle and triumph. This month is more than a celebration—it’s a tribute to the brilliance, resilience, and boundless creativity of Black artists whose voices have echoed across the globe, transforming culture and shaping history.
At HarlemAmerica, we proudly celebrate Black Music Month 2025 with curated Spotify playlists that reflect the heart and soul of our community. Whether it’s the smoky jazz clubs of yesteryear or the bold beats of today’s R&B, each playlist is a journey through the richness of our sonic heritage. Join us in honoring the legends, spotlighting the icons, and discovering the next wave of storytellers carrying our music into the future. Press play—and feel the power of our sound.
Black Music Month 2025
Curated Playlist
Our Black Music Month 2025 Playlist was inspired by our Founder and CEO, G. Keith Alexander and features many of the amazing classics he introduced us to during his years as one of the hottest DJ’s in NYC.
This list was curated by Troy Lewis, author of the acclaimed novel “Gas Money” and a faithful friend to HarlemAmerica Digital Network.
Black Music Month 2025
Featured Artists Playlists
This Month’s Featured Articles
The Studio Museum in Harlem, long a global epicenter for artists of African descent—reopens in 2025 with a groundbreaking new home that redefines what a cultural institution can be. From its radical 1968 loft origins to Sir David Adjaye’s “inverted stoop,” the museum remains Harlem’s beacon of Black creativity, community, and future-making.
Kelly Rowland’s relationship with Harlem runs deeper than red carpets and photo ops. From the Apollo Theater to Harlem Hospital, Getting Out and Staying Out (GOSO), and local Black-owned restaurants, she blends star power with street-level service. In Harlem, Rowland isn’t visiting—she’s investing, uplifting, and rewriting what celebrity commitment looks like.
The National Urban League’s return to Harlem with its $242 million Empowerment Center marks a bold new era of Black economic sovereignty. Combining affordable housing, a civil rights museum, workforce development, and a self-sustaining headquarters, the center reclaims Harlem’s legacy while shaping the future of social and economic justice.
Samuel L. Jackson and LaTanya Richardson Jackson’s story isn’t just about Hollywood greatness, it’s about a lifelong commitment to building, protecting, and funding Black institutions. From Harlem’s stages to Spelman’s arts center and the new Urban Civil Rights Museum, the Jacksons have spent decades transforming activism into infrastructure and legacy into community power.
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June is Black Music Month—a powerful time to honor, uplift, and immerse ourselves in the sounds that have shaped generations. From the soul-stirring rhythms of gospel to the revolutionary pulse of hip-hop, African American music has long served as a soundtrack to both struggle and triumph. This month is more than a celebration—it’s a tribute to the brilliance, resilience, and boundless creativity of Black artists whose voices have echoed across the globe, transforming culture and shaping history.
At HarlemAmerica, we proudly celebrate Black Music Month 2025 with curated Spotify playlists that reflect the heart and soul of our community. Whether it’s the smoky jazz clubs of yesteryear or the bold beats of today’s R&B, each playlist is a journey through the richness of our sonic heritage. Join us in honoring the legends, spotlighting the icons, and discovering the next wave of storytellers carrying our music into the future. Press play—and feel the power of our sound.
Black Music Month 2025
Curated Playlist
Our Black Music Month 2025 Playlist was inspired by our Founder and CEO, G. Keith Alexander and features many of the amazing classics he introduced us to during his years as one of the hottest DJ’s in NYC.
This list was curated by Troy Lewis, author of the acclaimed novel “Gas Money” and a faithful friend to HarlemAmerica Digital Network.
Black Music Month 2025
Featured Artists Playlists
This Month’s Featured Articles
The Studio Museum in Harlem, long a global epicenter for artists of African descent—reopens in 2025 with a groundbreaking new home that redefines what a cultural institution can be. From its radical 1968 loft origins to Sir David Adjaye’s “inverted stoop,” the museum remains Harlem’s beacon of Black creativity, community, and future-making.
Kelly Rowland’s relationship with Harlem runs deeper than red carpets and photo ops. From the Apollo Theater to Harlem Hospital, Getting Out and Staying Out (GOSO), and local Black-owned restaurants, she blends star power with street-level service. In Harlem, Rowland isn’t visiting—she’s investing, uplifting, and rewriting what celebrity commitment looks like.
The National Urban League’s return to Harlem with its $242 million Empowerment Center marks a bold new era of Black economic sovereignty. Combining affordable housing, a civil rights museum, workforce development, and a self-sustaining headquarters, the center reclaims Harlem’s legacy while shaping the future of social and economic justice.
Samuel L. Jackson and LaTanya Richardson Jackson’s story isn’t just about Hollywood greatness, it’s about a lifelong commitment to building, protecting, and funding Black institutions. From Harlem’s stages to Spelman’s arts center and the new Urban Civil Rights Museum, the Jacksons have spent decades transforming activism into infrastructure and legacy into community power.
FeaturedHarlem - The Most Soulful Place On Earth™
Walking Into the Heart of Harlem’s Holiday Spirit. On the evening of November 18th, Harlem did what Harlem does best — it shined.
FeaturedHarlemBusinessHarlemEmpowerment
Your dollar has power. Make it work for the culture. Read our guide to global Black-owned businesses you can support today.
