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\n\tAs HBCU bands gear up to show off their talent, we take you through some of the most iconic performances and their impact. Presented by Capital One, keep watching to see more!<\/p>\n
\n\tTetris Kelly:<\/p>\n
\n\tSouthern University, Florida A&M, Howard University, and more are home to talented marching bands. We\u2019re looking at how they celebrate the culture of Historically Black Colleges and Universities around the country. HBCUs have celebrated their culture through music since the 1870s. But it wasn\u2019t until Florida A&M\u2019s band combined choreography and popular music that the bands started to reflect the groups we know and love today. Whether they\u2019re performing at homecoming or halftime, they leave it all out on the field. They mix classic performances with creative covers of today\u2019s hip-hop and R&B hits. Every year, the best of the best go head-to-head at the National Battle of the Bands, and this year, the schools brought their A-game \u2013 and rap beef \u2013 to the competition in Houston. Southern University\u2019s Human Jukebox put their spin on Kendrick Lamar\u2019s \u201cNot Like Us\u201d and Jackson State\u2019s Sonic Boom of the South reimagined \u201cBBL Drizzy\u201d by Metro Boomin. The Battle of the Bands also featured live performances from Muni Long, Lecrae, Boosie Badazz, and more. Performances aren\u2019t just limited to college events. HBCU bands have also brought their talents to the Super Bowl, Formula 1 races, and even the White House. But no matter where you see an HBCU band, you\u2019ll be in for a treat. For more coverage of music that\u2019s shaping the culture, head over to Billboard.com.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n