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BLACK MUSIC
HISTORY LIBRARY


BMHL is a living register of books, articles, documentaries, series, podcasts and more about the Black origins of traditional and popular music dating from the 17th century to present day. Resources are organized by chronology, genre and/or geography for ease of browsing. For more information about our categorization methods and curation process, please visit our about page.

🎲 Africa Spirituals Caribbean Roots Central/South American Roots Classical Minstrelsy Blues Jazz Cuban Roots/Jazz Folk & Country Reggae Rock Experimental Funk R&B/Soul Disco Electronic & Dance Hip-Hop Pop Punk El Movimiento 'Urbano' Música Tropical Industry Miscellaneous Music Journalists Historians & Musicologists Additional Resources