HBCU Bands
Report: Ex-Southern U. band director Nathan Haymer accepts federal plea deal
"Report: Ex-Southern U. band director Nathan Haymer accepts federal plea deal"Nathan Haymer, the man who once directed one of the top bands in the land, is facing a long prison sentence.
Sonic Boom announces new band director as Dowell Taylor set to retire
"Sonic Boom announces new band director as Dowell Taylor set to retire"“Without the tireless work of these outstanding gentlemen, this opportunity would not be afforded to me. Whenever presented with an honor or...
2019 Bayou Classic: Pictorial Recap
"2019 Bayou Classic: Pictorial Recap"Relive the Grambling versus Southern weekend
Sonic Boom featured in new music video with national recording artists
"Sonic Boom featured in new music video with national recording artists"The Sonic Boom of the South links up with local artists
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...