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A list of events for the Bayou Classic battle of the bands, other music competitions in New Orleans, Louisiana.

The 50th annual matchup between Southern University and Grambling State University known as the Bayou Classic is just days away. 

Two weeks before the start of football season, Southern Universitys Fabulous Dancing Dolls are putting the finishing touches on their routines. In their practice room on Southerns campus, a giant

“Best Band in the Land!”

The music world is mourning the loss of Aaron Spears, a prolific drummer known for his work with music luminaries, including Usher, Lady Gaga, Ariana

The music world is mourning the loss of Aaron Spears, a prolific drummer known for his work with music luminaries, including Usher, Lady Gaga, Ariana

Carl Lott loved competition and achieved excellence in high school music, according to those who knew him. That may be evident in the marching bands trophy collection at Pine Bluff High School.

It’s no secret that marching bands at HBCUs are iconic! The captivating routines embedded in Black culture and music have resonated with massive crowds in endless ways since the 19th century. From the band members and drum majors to the dance and flag girls and majorettes, everyone takes their job seriously. Their high-energy showmanship includes… Continue reading These Notable HBCU Marching Bands Know The True Meaning Of ‘One Band, One Sound’

It’s almost 10 p.m. and still a sweltering and sticky 95 degrees when Texas Southern’s Ocean of Soul band marches onto the top of a parking garage a stone’s throw

The famous marching bands at historically Black colleges and universities have been putting on their must-watch shows for decades. They are a treasured hallmark of the Black community, which is eager to embrace them.