Grandmaster Flash, classical violinist AnneSophie Mutter, and the Playing for Change music charity have been named the 2019 laureates for Sweden’s Polar Music Prize, one of the world’s most ...

He was the first hip-hop artist ever inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame. Now, he’s revealing his music-making secrets. On Saturday, Grandmaster Flash will hit U Street Music Hall to school ...

Music icons Alicia Keys and Grandmaster Flash soon will be recognized by the Black American Music Association for their creativity and contributions to the music world and Black culture. The ...

Baz Luhrmann has never been one to worry too much about the historical accuracy of the music in his films; think Jay Z in Roaring Twenties Manhattan (“The Great Gatsby”) or Elton John in ...

Primary Wave Music has added trailblazing DJ and hip-hop legend Grandmaster Flash (Joseph Saddler) to its roster. The prolific mix master will be managed by Eric Baker, a partner in Primary Wave’s ...

One of hip-hop's founding fathers will reminisce about his career, from Bronx block parties to the world stage, in new book ...

Flash and Dre recently linked up in LA, where the famed music producer played some new music that will apparently have a huge impact on the culture. Grandmaster Flash recently shared a photo of ...

One of the culture’s most preeminent pioneers was celebrated in his hometown this week. Grandmaster Flash has received an honorary degree from Lehman College. As per HipHopDX, the Rock & Roll Hall Of ...

The hip-hop pioneer explains why the Netflix series starts in the disco era. — -- In 1977, the term "hip-hop" didn't exist. The Sugarhill Gang's "Rapper's Delight" wouldn't push past the Top 40 ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. I write about the music industry. Grandmaster Flash is one of the most important figures in hip-hop. He began his career in the ...

Inspired by a new book tracing four pivotal years in the city’s history, hear a playlist of songs from the dawn of hip-hop that were swirling at the time. By Jonathan Mahler Hear songs from Lucy Sante ...

Alicia Keys will be in the first group of artists and executives honored by the Black American Music Assn. (Jordan Strauss / Invision / Associated Press) Music icons Alicia Keys and Grandmaster Flash ...