Black History Month Archives

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.

Julia Reihs/KUTX

EpisodeFeb 3, 2023

My KUTX: Chaka Of Riders Against The Storm Celebrates Black History Month

This week on My KUTX, Chaka returns as our guest DJ to kick off Black History Month with an […]

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.

FeaturesFeb 14, 2022Feb 15, 2022

Black History Month Profile: J Soulja

J Soulja was born on the Eastside of Austin. His father’s love of singing and music encouraged J Soulja […]

Gabriel C. Pérez/KUT News

EpisodeFeb 11, 2022Feb 8, 2022

My KUTX: Black Austin Matters

Black Austin Matters is a podcast that highlights the Black community and Black culture in Central Texas. It’s hosted […]

FeaturesFeb 7, 2022Feb 13, 2023

Black History Month Profile: Victory Grill

The “Chitlin’ Circuit” lives on at The Victory Grill

Jorge Sanhueza-Lyon/KUTX

EpisodeFeb 4, 2022Sep 21, 2022

My KUTX: DJ Shani

House music was born out of the Chicago gay Black experience, and it’s a unique art form. Building through […]

Words On MusicJan 31, 2022Feb 1, 2022

Black History Month Profile: Kenny Dorham’s Backyard

Austin jazz club named after famous trumpeter

FeaturesFeb 26, 2021Oct 13, 2021

Artist Spotlight: Jake Lloyd

Jake Lloyd grew up in Round Rock, Texas just 20 minutes outside of Austin in a musically inclined family. […]

Flying Lotus/Photo by Mike Manewitz

EpisodeFeb 24, 2021Feb 22, 2022

Soundfounder: Celebrating Black Electronic Music

Every Wednesday night, 8-9 p.m., Soundfounder plays electronic and beat music from Austin and around the world, focusing on […]

FeaturesFeb 22, 2021Oct 13, 2021

Artist Spotlight: Deezie Brown

Deezie Brown has performed at prominent music festivals including SXSW, Underground Music Showcase, and Austin’s Inaugural Summer Jam. He most […]

FeaturesFeb 18, 2021Oct 13, 2021

Artist Spotlight: Riders Against the Storm

Jonathan “Chaka” Mahone and Ghislaine “Qi Dada” Jean met in 2001 in Providence, Rhode Island. After collaborating on different […]

FeaturesFeb 12, 2021Oct 13, 2021

Event Spotlight: Jump On It

Jump On It was founded by Nook Turner, Dorothy Turner, and Sharon Ellerby in 1997 in Austin, Texas. In […]