SINGERS ROOM.COM
www.singersroom.com
Read about your favorite R&B and pop singers on Singers Room.com. Singers Room.com shares interviews, videos, news and other information about selected artists. Singers Room.com features the sections: Audio Room, Music Videos, News, Sing TV, Old School, Artist Interviews, Sing Cast, Lifestyle, Reviews, Blogs, Gallery and SR Hip Hop.

NEGRO SPIRITUALS.COM
www.negrospirituals.com/
Negro Spirituals.com is a website that parents as well as educators will want to bookmark. Negro Spirituals.com celebrates the history of the gospel music created by slaves. The site features the history, songs, singers and composers of spirituals. Visitors may search for the lyrics of over 200 traditional spirituals. Negro Spirituals.com also includes a store where you may shop for books and music.

BLACK GROOVES.COM
http://blackgrooves.org/
Hosted by the Archives of African American Music & Culture (AAAMC) at Indiana University, Black Grooves.com is another excellent website that you'll want to bookmark. Black Grooves.com reviews some of the best music of African American performers. Music reviews of gospel, blues, jazz, funk, soul, hip-hop and classical as well as books are examined. You may also read about releases that may not receive much exposure. You'll want to subscribe to the monthly newsletter.

URBAN-DANCE-VIDEOS.COM
www.pfunkonline.com/
For the teens, dancers and fitness lovers on your gift list, a video from Urban-Dance-Videos.Com is a suggested gift. The videos teach "new hip hop dance moves, urban dancing, extreme fitness choreography, fun aerobic dance steps, cardio funk dances, extreme stunts and routines." Urban-Dance-Videos.Com offers visitors to the site, free online video clips, dance music and MP3 downloads.

HIP HOP LINGUISTICS.COM
www.hiphoplinguistics.com/
When I clicked on Hip Hop Linguistics.com, I began reading and couldn't leave. Because Hip-hop is often misunderstood, Hip Hop Linguistics.com defines hip-hop and clarifies the myths about the music. Nathaniel Long, editor of Hip Hop Linguistics.com writes, "... it is our goal to make the masses understand that by analyzing and interpreting real hip-hop lyrics, showing that they are instead "profoundly smart." Also included on Hip Hop Linguistics.com are reviews of albums, books and films, features about artists and albums, news, a blog and other sections.

MOTOWN GOSPEL.COM
www.motowngospel.com/
Motown Gospel.com is an online source where the Detroit gospel community may promote gospel and ministry events. Featured on Motown Gospel.com are the sections: CD Reviews, Independent Artists, Motown Gospel Links, News and Events and Online Gospel Music. Visitors to Motown Gospel.com may also use the Internet radio station and listen to music.

TORONTO GOSPEL.CA
www.torontogospel.ca/home.html
What ease you'll have when listening to your favorite gospel music on Toronto Gospel.ca. It's free. There are no subscription fees, no software to download and no registration forms to complete. Simply click the song title and listen. Toronto Gospel.ca also has an audio version of the King James Bible. Also featured on Toronto Gospel.ca are the sections: Women's Devotional Photo Gallery, Articles, Chat, Forums and News & Events Listings.

SOULFUL CLASSICS.COM
www.soulfulclassics.com
While surfing the Internet, listen to Soulful Classics.com. Soulful Classics.com plays a variety of "Live" Classic R&B from New York City which is broadcasted worldwide. Here, listeners may request songs, read the news and click links to visit artists' websites. All day, everyday, Soulful Classics.com is "Where soul meets the world!"

AFRICAN-RAP.COM
www.african-rap.com
Visit African-Rap.com to select CDs and read news and biographies of perhaps the world's most vibrant Hip-Hop scene: Africa. African-Rap.com also features blogs and photos of artists.

JAYLOU AVA COM
www.jaylou-ava.com
When visiting Jaylou Ava com, you find it difficult to leave. The music is so appealing. Jay Lou Ava, born in Cameroon, is a progressive jazz guitarist. Jaylou Ava com features the sections: Biography, Recordings, Gallery, Samples, Events, Press and other links. An album selection from Jaylou Ava com would certainly make a nice gift for the music lover on your shopping list.

BLACK AWAKENING CHOIR.COM
www.blackawakening.com
The Black Awakening Choir is a campus ministry founded at Virginia Commonwealth University in 1970. This award-winning choir's website is Black Awakening Choir.com. “Ministering in Excellence” is the Black Awakening Choir's objective this year. When visiting, you'll find the sections: History, Executive Board, Our Director, Membership, Song Collection (albums), Musicians, Booking Information and Guest Book.

PJ MORTON ONLINE.COM
www.pjmortononline.com/
PJ Morton is described as a musical prodigy on his website—PJ Morton Online.com. After listening to his music and reading his biography, you'll understand why. PJ Morton is a native of New Orleans, LA, and sings “feel good music that lyrically tells stories about life and love…” PJ Morton Online.com features the sections: Bio, Gallery (photos), Store (his new album—Emotions), News & Events (coming soon) and Message Boards.

CARMELITA TERRY.COM
www.carmelitaterry.com
Visit Carmelita Terry.com and read about the first CD released by Carmelita Terry. The CD, I Give You Praise is a collection of traditional and contemporary songs. While there, click on the links and listen to some of the songs.

PRO SOUL.COM
www.prosoul.com/
Pro Soul.com is an independent, record label specializing in world class pop, urban and electronic music. Sections on Pro Soul.com include Music, Artists, Radio, Lounge (Newsletter, Contests, Links, Song of the Month) and Free downloads.

PENSACOLA PUB.COM
www.pensacolapub.com
If you have longed to play gospel music but could not locate the resources, visit Pensacola Pub.com. Robert L. Jefferson, a music authority, has authored three books on the subject. The books, How To Play Black Gospel For Beginners, Amazing Grace! How to Play Black Gospel, Precious Lord! How to Play Black Gospel and How To Play Black Gospel for Beginners Book 2, may be ordered on Pensacola Pub.com. While there, read the testimonials from some of the many satisfied customers. You'll love the graphics on Pensacola Pub.com.

JAZZ REVIEW.COM
www.jazzreview.com
"Jazz makes the world go 'round!" is the motto for The Jazz Review.com. When you browse the site, you'll certainly agree. While listening to the music, get into the groove and review the recent jazz releases, guest reviews and jazz news. The Jazz Review.com also features a Contributor's Corner, CD of the week and audience participation. Updated weekly, The Jazz Review.com allows visitors to listen to a daily jazz review played live and in living color. The Jazztography is really neat. Here, the staff photographer—Ronnie James, captures your favorite jazz artists on film. Should you miss one week, there is an archive of previous reviews.

UNDERGROUND-SOUL DOES IT
www.underground-soul.com
Bookmark Underground-Soul Does It and stay informed about R & B. Here you'll find news, updates and interviews with artists. The graphics are excellent. Initiated as a hobby, the creator of Underground-Soul Does It hopes to get artists noticed and remembered by the public. The site also features recording information, trivia, chat and biographies about artists. It seems, the site has recently been redesigned. You'll enjoy your visit.

GOSPEL LIGHTS.COM
www.gospellights.com
When you visit Gospel Lights.com plan to stay a while. The Gospel Lights sing and play southern gospel music. They have appeared at churches, schools and other places. In fact, you may have heard them. When visiting the site, sample their new CD by clicking and listening to some of their songs.

GOSPEL WIRE.COM
www.gospelwire.com
Stay informed about the Black gospel music industry by visiting Gospel Wire.com. You'll find the sections: Gospel News, Featured Spotlights and Contests on the site. You may also subscribe to the weekly newsletter that provides access to discounted Black gospel music related products and services.

SOUL TRAIN.COM
www.soultrain.com
It's hard to believe that Soul Train has been around for more than thirty years. Visit Soul Train.com and read the history of Soul Train. You'll also find the top 20 rhythm and blues, hip hop, gospel, rap and jazz CD's and music videos. While there, click and read about the host, Soul Train magazine, dance regulars and the year in review.