Happy birthday to you! Everyone knows the traditional birthday song. But did you know that there are countless other songs about birthdays that are reflective and fun for celebrating your big day?

It’s tradition to sing “Happy Birthday” when celebrating a friend or family member’s entrance into the world. But for many black people, the familiar birthday song alone just won’t do. When serenading ...

I no longer feel guilty about singing “Happy Birthday” without paying for its use. Since 1935, various companies have claimed copyright ownership over the traditional “Happy Birthday” song. Recently, ...