HBCU Bands
Southern University’s Human Jukebox is the toast of Los Angeles
"Southern University’s Human Jukebox is the toast of Los Angeles"From the Lakers to the Rose Bowl, the Human Jukebox marches through the streets of Los Angeles.
The Origin of ‘Neck’: How Cameo’s hit became an HBCU band anthem
"The Origin of ‘Neck’: How Cameo’s hit became an HBCU band anthem"Cameo dropped "Talking Out The Side of Ya Neck" 35 years ago and the HBCU world has never been the same since....
Southern University’s Human Jukebox featured in Lizzo’s “Good As Hell†video
"Southern University’s Human Jukebox featured in Lizzo’s “Good As Hell†video"The Human Jukebox co-stars in new video with Lizzo, one of the hottest artists of 2019.
Members of Jackson State’s Sonic Boom, J-Settes suspended during hazing investigation
"Members of Jackson State’s Sonic Boom, J-Settes suspended during hazing investigation"Jackson State's Sonic Boom of The South and Prancing J-Settes down several members due to hazing allegations.
Virginia State band reinstated as social organization gets multi-year ban
"Virginia State band reinstated as social organization gets multi-year ban"An investigation has cleared VSU's band as a whole, but a social organization involving band members gets long-term ban.
Virginia State University marching band suspended during hazing investigation
"Virginia State University marching band suspended during hazing investigation"Virginia State's marching band, the Trojan Explosion, has been temporarily silenced pending a hazing investigation.
2019 National Battle of The Bands
"2019 National Battle of The Bands"HBCU bands took over Houston's NRG Stadium in September at the National Battle of The Bands.
Lizzo’s got the juice with HBCU bands and she’s feeling the love
"Lizzo’s got the juice with HBCU bands and she’s feeling the love"Lizzo has the number one album on Billboard but seeing HBCU marching bands perform her music made her cry.
Mayor Talib pens “No Huddle” on Aspire Theme Song
"Mayor Talib pens “No Huddle” on Aspire Theme Song"It’s August and the smell of HBCU football is in the air. The 2019 season has an extra bit of buzz with...
Report: Ex-Southern band director pocketed nearly 300k, filed false invoices
"Report: Ex-Southern band director pocketed nearly 300k, filed false invoices"Haymer has been accused of having a third-party shuffle hundreds of thousands of dollars, filing false invoices.
Grambling names first female Band Director in school history
"Grambling names first female Band Director in school history"After one year of co-leadership Dr. Nikole Roebuck solely takes over the program.
Mississippi Valley State hires first-ever SWAC woman band director
"Mississippi Valley State hires first-ever SWAC woman band director"Mississippi Valley State just made school and SWAC history as it has chosen its first-ever woman marching band director.
Jackson State holds on to defeat Grambling, ends four-game slump
"Jackson State holds on to defeat Grambling, ends four-game slump"Jackson State players bought into the “just win a game†concept and knocked down GSU.