More music news and reviews: This article was originally published on audiophix.com as 5 fantastic 1950s rock & roll songs from female artists.

Explore the legacy of famous Black singers from the 1950s, from Little Richard to Ray Charles and their influence on music and culture.

Fans loved the smooth sounds of jazz and catchy doo-opp tunes of the 1950s. This list includes the biggest artists of the time, from Elvis to Nina Simone.

Where would classic rock music be without the 1950s? These three artists were real trailblazers of the genre.

From Rico Nasty to Nova Twins, these genre-blending Black artists are breaking all the rules to remind us who really birthed rock and roll.

One of those detractors was Helen Kalowole, who wrote in 2002 to The Guardian that Presley’s reliance on Black artists and their music embodied the 1950s music industry’s exploitative nature. Kalowole ...

Black musicians faced discrimination and segregation while touring, even as late as the 1950s and 1960s. Despite progress, Black artists still face challenges including subtle forms of racism ...

Preston Lauterbach's new book, "Before Elvis," celebrates the many Black artists who shaped Elvis Presley’s creative vision and musical style.