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Since 1979, June has been celebrated as Black Music Appreciation Month. The month is dedicated to recognizing and celebrating the African American musical influences that built our nation's cultural heritage. Many unique forms and music genres are deeply rooted in African American culture. Some of these forms include folk music, rhythm and blues, jazz, rock and roll, hip-hop and rap, as well as traditional sacred music.
"For generations, Black music has conveyed the hopes and struggles of a resilient people — spirituals mourning the original sin of slavery and later heralding freedom from bondage, hard truths told through jazz and the sounds of Motown during the Civil Rights movement, and hip-hop and rhythm and blues that remind us of the work that still lies ahead. The music created by Black artists continues to influence musicians of all persuasions, entertain people of all backgrounds, and shape the story of our Nation."
Joseph R. Biden Jr.
46th President of the United States