HBCU Bands
Top HBCU Band Eyes Major Comeback with New Director
"Top HBCU Band Eyes Major Comeback with New Director"Benedict College hires a rising star to rebuild its HBCU Band of Distinction and reclaim its place in the national rankings.
Iconic HBCU band names first woman as head drum major
"Iconic HBCU band names first woman as head drum major"History made. Oluwamodupe "Dupe" Oloyede becomes the first female Head Drum Major of FAMU’s legendary Marching “100.”
HBCU Band of The Year funding questioned
"HBCU Band of The Year funding questioned"The Florida A&M University (FAMU) marching band — The Marching 100 — currently sits atop the HBCU marching band world. But there...
HBCU community mourns the passing of beloved band leader
"HBCU community mourns the passing of beloved band leader"Alabama State honors Charles Goodwin III, assistant director of the Mighty Marching Hornets, whose legacy echoes across HBCU band culture and generations...
The Approaching Storm Marching Band announces new director
"The Approaching Storm Marching Band announces new director"Eugene J. Diggs II joins Delaware State University as Director of Bands, bringing experience and innovation to HBCU band culture.
HBCU students win Emmy award for band documentary
"HBCU students win Emmy award for band documentary"A documentary about the Southern University Human Jukebox took home an Emmy award.
Lineup announced for National Battle of the Bands
"Lineup announced for National Battle of the Bands"The 2025 PEPSI National Battle of the Bands returns to Houston on Saturday, August 23, at NRG Stadium. See the official lineup...
HBCU Bands could find payday in Heavy Metal Band Contest
"HBCU Bands could find payday in Heavy Metal Band Contest"Covering songs by Metallica could lead to big bucks.
Viral song rooted in Black Culture shoots video with HBCU Band
"Viral song rooted in Black Culture shoots video with HBCU Band"The viral "where them fans at?" anthem shoots a music video on campus with an HBCU band, Divine 9 members, and a...
FAMU talks Coachella and Travis Scott
"FAMU talks Coachella and Travis Scott"The Marching 100 will return to the stage again with Scott.
Two HBCU bands join Travis Scott on stage at Coachella
"Two HBCU bands join Travis Scott on stage at Coachella"FAMU and Jackson State shine in the desert.
Boosie responds to HBCU band scholarship controversy
"Boosie responds to HBCU band scholarship controversy"Boosie went to social media to responds to the legal threat from the Louisiana AG and in an attempt to reach out...
Jackson State Alum brings HBCU band culture to Apple TV+
"Jackson State Alum brings HBCU band culture to Apple TV+"Jackson State alum Tramell Tillman showcases HBCU band culture in Apple TV+'s Severance finale, paying tribute to Sonic Boom.