The Influence Project

Please explore our #exhibitions #virtualtour @mac_birmingham & some of the ways these pioneering musicians have shaped contemporary sound🎶 @whosampled @nastygalmovie 🎶 #Jazz #Funk #Soul #RnB #HipHop #Afrobeat #Music #BlackHistory 🎶 @V21Artspace v21artspace.com/the-influence-…

Alex Isley's Tiny Desk Concert is the perfect way to start your morning ☀️

The Sly Stone documentary, SLY LIVES! (aka The Burden of Black Genius), directed by @Questlove, is now streaming on Hulu and Disney+

………and The Family Stone Rest In Beats SLY

Funk at its absolute finest—Sly and The Family Stone bring the groove like no one else…

The amazing #DenieceWilliams and her timeless masterpiece "Free" from her iconic This Is Niecy album, featured on a Mexican TV Special (1976). @niecyofficial #soul #thisisniecy #jazzisdead

The homegirl. NYC, 2025.

Lauryn Hill invited Doechii on stage to join her for a performance of “Doo Wop (That Thing)” at the Jazz In The Gardens Music Festival.

Thank you for the music 🎶and rest in peace🕊️to one of the greatest, legendary vibraphonist Roy Ayers (1940–2025) The impact of his legacy is immeasurable. Sincere condolences to his family and friends🕊️

RIP Angie Stone 💔

The greats #GilScottHeron and @brian__jackson performing "A Lovely Day" on The Old Grey Whistle Test, 1976. #brianjackson #fromsouthafricatosouthcarolina #jazzisdead #artdontsleep

26 years ago today, The Roots released “Things Fall Apart” Recordings took place at Electric Lady, coinciding with other projects of the Soulquarians collective, including D'Angelo's Voodoo, Badu's Mama's Gun, and Common's Like Water for Chocolate What’s your favorite track?

⏳"If you don't like something, change it. If you can't change it, change your attitude." – Maya Angelou The future is shaped by those who embrace change with courage. This #BlackHistoryMonth, honor Dr. Angelou’s wisdom by taking action and shifting mindsets to create a better world. ✨ #28DaysOfMaya

One of soul's greatest treasures and legends, Minnie Riperton, performing "Inside my Love" on The Midnight Special, 1975. 🔁: @artdontsleep #minnieriperton #artdontsleep #jazzisdead #soul

Sound on.. 🪷

Kendrick Lamar's Full Super Bowl Halftime Show performance #SuperBowl

♥️✨🤲🏾 thank you @RecordingAcad

'Light Years' Tomorrow ☄️

De La Soul “Say No Go” Remixes, available to stream and download now! 🗣️🚷🌼 delasoul.lnk.to/saynogoremixes

Europe, it’s time! 🕊️ We’re taking Renascence across the continent! 🎟️ General sale now available: cymandeofficial.com/tour/ Let’s do this together. See you soon! #Cymande #Renascence #EuropeTour #OnTour