The following questions will be addressed within the dissertation: • Should the term “black music” be used within the music industry today? O When did the term first come into general use? O What makes “black music” black? O Can non-black musicians perform “black music”? O What genres are regarded as “black music” genres? O Are there any notable non-black musicians mentioned within genres of “black music”? O What has the industry's role been in reinforcing the use of the term?