Black History Month Archives

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.

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 […]

Julia Reihs

FeaturesFeb 11, 2022Jan 31, 2024

Black History Month Profile: Mama Duke

Austin artist Mama Duke is making a name for herself.

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