New documentary on Alabama jazz icon Sun Ra premiering on PBS series ‘American Masters’ Feb. 20

A documentary covering the life and work of Alabama's most singular musician will have a national debut next year.
HBCU Gameday

HBCU Band Icon Retires After Nearly 30 Years

After nearly 30 years in HBCU band culture, Alabama State University legend Dr. James B. Oliver is retiring from the Mighty ...
Bham Now

Miles College – Back-to-Back HBCU Band National Champions

The Miles College Purple Marching Machine won the ESPN 2025 Red Lobster HBCU Division II Band of the Year title on Friday ...
WVTM Channel 13

Miles College Purple Marching Machine wins ESPN Band of the Year title for second consecutive year

The Miles College Purple Marching Machine has won a national title for the second year in a row. The band was named the ESPN ...
HBCU Gameday

HBCU bands claim national titles on emotional night

Discover how Southern University and Miles College triumphed in the HBCU Band of the Year competition at Mercedes-Benz Stadium.

Alabama Shakes Reunion to Shake U.S. Again With Spring Tour

Alabama Shakes will continue their reunion tour next spring with dates in the mid-Atlantic region of the U.S. and the South. Brittany Howard & Co. will also headline a two-night stand at Colorado’s ...
WVTM Channel 13

Miles College band heads to Atlanta to defend ESPN 'Band of the Year' title

The Miles College Purple Marching Machine is heading to Atlanta to compete for the ESPN Division Two Band of the Year title, ...
Mississippi State University

MSU’s Famous Maroon Band receives highest national collegiate band award

The Mississippi State Famous Maroon Band performs during a 1993 halftime show. The first collegiate marching band in ...