HBCU Bands
FAMU drum major Dupe Oloyede sparkles at DST probate
"FAMU drum major Dupe Oloyede sparkles at DST probate"FAMU head drum major Dupe Oloyede is now a member of Delta Sigma Theta and she made quite the reveal.
Rapper Common features Marching “100” on NBA on Prime
"Rapper Common features Marching “100” on NBA on Prime"Common went back to his roots, connecting to the FAMU Marching 100 for an "NBA On Prime" commercial
Jackson State Band Joins ‘MICHAEL’ After Legacy Bowl Buzz
"Jackson State Band Joins ‘MICHAEL’ After Legacy Bowl Buzz"After a Michael Jackson tribute at the HBCU Legacy Bowl raised eyebrows, Jackson State’s Sonic Boom of the South officially joins the...
Florida A&M planning to stay in Miami for back-to-back games
"Florida A&M planning to stay in Miami for back-to-back games"Florida A&M will open the 2026 football season at home, then trek to Miami for two consecutive games in just five days...
Human Jukebox Drops 2026 Mardi Gras Parade Schedule
"Human Jukebox Drops 2026 Mardi Gras Parade Schedule"Southern University’s Human Jukebox has announced its 2026 Mardi Gras parade schedule, featuring six appearances across New Orleans and Louisiana during carnival...
HBCU Band Directors Unfiltered: Culture, Criticism, and Growth
"HBCU Band Directors Unfiltered: Culture, Criticism, and Growth"The winners of the 2025 Red Lobster Band of the Year talk about the competition and the current state of HBCU bandom.
HBCU Band Icon Retires After Nearly 30 Years
"HBCU Band Icon Retires After Nearly 30 Years"Dr. James B. Oliver retires after transforming Alabama State’s Mighty Marching Hornets into one of the most respected bands in the culture.
HBCU bands claim national titles on emotional night
"HBCU bands claim national titles on emotional night"Southern University and Miles College both fought their way through adversity to earn HBCU marching band national titles in the 2025 Red...
Atlanta-area HS finalists for Red Lobster Band of The Year revealed
"Atlanta-area HS finalists for Red Lobster Band of The Year revealed"The Atlanta Area high schools that will compete in the Red Lobster Band of The year have been revealed.
HBCU field for 2025 Red Lobster Band of The Year Revealed
"HBCU field for 2025 Red Lobster Band of The Year Revealed"Four HBCU bands will compete for two national titles in Atlanta on Dec. 12.
HBCU D2 Red Lobster Band of The Year Top Five Revealed
"HBCU D2 Red Lobster Band of The Year Top Five Revealed"The top five HBCU bands in Division II are all in the running to go to Atlanta!
HBCU D1 Red Lobster Band of The Year Top Five Revealed
"HBCU D1 Red Lobster Band of The Year Top Five Revealed"These five Division I HBCU bands will head to Atlanta next month.
HBCU Division I Band Rankings: Final Countdown Begins
"HBCU Division I Band Rankings: Final Countdown Begins"The November Red Lobster Band of The Year rankings are in and the heavyweights are battling.