Black History Month Archives

Dave Creaney

Austin Music MinuteFeb 22, 2025Feb 22, 2025

Black History Month Celebration at The Continental Club

Tonight at The Continental Club: Kalu & The Electric Joint, Geto Gala and Mama Duke.

RUSSELL CRAWFORD

Black History MonthFeb 22, 2025Feb 25, 2025

Meet KUTX’s February Artist of the Month Anastasia Hera

Anastasia Hera was born in San Antonio, Texas, but moved to Austin as a young child. From an early […]

Austin Music MinuteFeb 18, 2025Feb 18, 2025

All This & Heaven Too

KVRX presents a Black History Month showcase tonight at Chess Club, with Clarence James, Fak3 5miles & more.

Austin Music MinuteFeb 1, 2025Feb 1, 2025

Love Austin Music: Solar Saturday

The Solar Saturday block party starts at 2PM today at the Carver Museum.

EventJan 31, 2025Feb 4, 2025

KUTX Presents: DJ Shani’s United Vol. 9

United – DJ Shani’s annual Black History Month House Music Boogie – returns in its 9th year. Featuring DJ […]

Austin Music MinuteFeb 29, 2024Feb 29, 2024

Remixed & Reimagined

KVRX’s Black History Month showcase is tonight at Chess Club, with Daniel Fears, Alesia Lani, BluMoon & Vonne.

KUTX / Diego Artea

Black History Month, Words On MusicFeb 22, 2024Feb 26, 2024

Black History Month Profile: The Austin Chitlin’ Circuit

February is Black History Month and all month long we’ll be featuring black artists, events and venues that have […]

Black History Month, FeaturesFeb 14, 2024Feb 15, 2024

Black History Month Profile: Glenn “Spot” Lockett

KUTX Black History Month profile on longtime Austinite and legendary producer for SST who worked on iconic and seminal […]

Black History MonthFeb 7, 2024Feb 7, 2024

Black History Month Profile: Lavelle White

White signed her first recording contract with Duke Records and during 1958 – 1964 released several singles, including, “Just […]

Black History MonthFeb 1, 2024Feb 1, 2024

Black History Month Profile: The Eastside Kings Blues Festival

The Eastside Kings Blues Festival started in 2013, as an idea of bassist, and producer Eddie Stout

EventJan 30, 2024

DJ Shani’s United Vol. 8 – A Black History Month Boogie (supported by KUTX)

Join the host of KUTX’s The Groove Temple – DJ Shani – on Feb 8 for United Vol. 8 […]

FeaturesFeb 24, 2023Feb 24, 2023

Black History Month Profile: MC Overlord

MC Overlord brought hip-hop to Austin

FeaturesFeb 20, 2023Feb 20, 2023

Black History Month Profile: Kenny Dorham’s Backyard

Kenny Dorham’s Backyard was named after the legendary jazz trumpeter, singer, and composer. Dorham was born McKinley Howard […]

Patricia Lim

FeaturesFeb 17, 2023Feb 17, 2023

Black History Month Spotlight: Tribe Mafia

Tribe Mafia is Chinasa Broxton and Dashawn Daniels

Michael Minasi / KUTX

FeaturesFeb 10, 2023Feb 10, 2023

Black History Month Spotlight: Daniel Fears

Trailblazing artist Daniel Fears is our Black History Month Spotlight.

FeaturesFeb 1, 2023Feb 1, 2023

Black History Month Spotlight: Dr. James Polk

Turning the spotlight on the legendary Austin pianist

EventJan 31, 2023Jan 31, 2023

Jazz Legacy: A Community Tribute to Dr. James Polk

KUTX is proud to support Jazz Legacy: A Community Tribute to Dr. James Polk, produced by Women in Jazz […]

EventJan 25, 2023Jan 25, 2023

The Carver Museum ATX Presents: Lonesome Nights with Kam Franklin

KUTX is proud to support Black Resistance: The Carver Museum’s celebration of Black History Month. Join The Carver for […]

EventJan 25, 2023

Carver Museum ATX & Hotel Van Zandt Present: Kam Franklin at Geraldine’s

KUTX is proud to support Black Resistance: The Carver Museum’s celebration of Black History Month. On February 24, The […]

EventJan 25, 2023Jan 25, 2023

The Carver Museum ATX Presents: A Talk with Kam Franklin

KUTX is proud to support Black Resistance: The Carver Museum’s celebration of Black History Month. On February 21, The […]

EventJan 25, 2023Jan 31, 2023

Carver Museum ATX Presents: That’s My Face – “Waiting to Exhale” (Screening & Sing-Along)

KUTX is proud to support Black Resistance: The Carver Museum’s celebration of Black History Month. On February 13, the […]

Patricia Lim/KUTX

FeaturesFeb 25, 2022Feb 25, 2022

Black History Month Profile: Chief Cleopatra

KUTX’s Black History Month is supported by Austin Public Health, committing to health equity. Jalesa Jessie, known as Chief Cleopatra, […]

FeaturesFeb 21, 2022Feb 21, 2022

Black History Month Profile: Sam Houston

Sam Houston uses his platform to speak out

Michael Minasi

FeaturesFeb 18, 2022Feb 18, 2022

Black History Month Profile: Alesia Lani

Alesia Lani’s authenticity speaks to her fans.