In the late 1970s, President Jimmy Carter designated June as Black Music Month, a move that officially recognized the profound impact of Black musicians on American culture.

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This declaration was aimed at celebrating the contributions of Black artists across various genres, including jazz, blues, gospel, R&B, hip-hop, and more.

Black Music Month has since become an annual observance, honoring the legacy and ongoing influence of Black music on the national and international stages.

SEE ALSO: BLACK HISTORY

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Here’s a list of Houston and Texas-based artists that you can enjoy this Black Music Appreciation Month:

If you know me, you already know the first one. None other than thee queen...

Beyoncé

Solange

Megan Thee Stallion

Yolanda Adams

Geto Boys

Fat and Tobe Nwigwe

Maxo Kream

UGK

Mickey Guyton

Kelly Rowland

Monaleo

Kim Burrell

Slim Thug

Robert Glasper

Lizzo

Johnny Nash

Z-RO

Lil Flip

Lil Keke