Music
Silkroad’s new face: Grammy-winning artist Rhiannon Giddens
July 28, 2020
Silkroad’s new face: Grammy-winning artist Rhiannon Giddens
Silkroad, the acclaimed international musical collective with a social conscience, has a new face — and a fresh sense of…
Artist Feature: Wé McDonald’s Voice Brings Comfort And Healing To The World
July 9, 2020
Artist Feature: Wé McDonald’s Voice Brings Comfort And Healing To The World
In the most fascinating way possible, 21-year old artist Wé McDonald is an enigma. In conversation with her, you’re met…
‘Black Mozart’ Biopic Is In Development From Searchlight Pictures
July 1, 2020
‘Black Mozart’ Biopic Is In Development From Searchlight Pictures
The life story of French-Caribbean composer Joseph Boulogne, Chevalier de Saint-Georges is coming to the big screen. The idea is…
Beyoncé’s message, epic performances stand out at BET Awards
June 29, 2020
Beyoncé’s message, epic performances stand out at BET Awards
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Beyoncé used her platform Sunday while accepting the BET humanitarian award to relay a direct appeal…
Amid unrest, songs continue to voice the Black experience
June 10, 2020
Amid unrest, songs continue to voice the Black experience
NEW YORK (AP) — After watching the ghastly video of George Floyd dying as a police officer pressed a…
Little Richard, flamboyant rock ‘n’ roll pioneer, dead at 87
May 10, 2020
Little Richard, flamboyant rock ‘n’ roll pioneer, dead at 87
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Little Richard, one of the chief architects of rock ‘n’ roll whose piercing wail, pounding piano…
Kelly Rowland Interview: “Coffee’ Song, Video Is My Ode To Black Women”
April 30, 2020
Kelly Rowland Interview: “Coffee’ Song, Video Is My Ode To Black Women”
NEW YORK (AP) — Kelly Rowland says her new single “Coffee” and its accompanying music video is her “ode to…
‘Lean On Me,’ ‘Lovely Day’ singer Bill Withers dies at 81
April 3, 2020
‘Lean On Me,’ ‘Lovely Day’ singer Bill Withers dies at 81
Bill Withers, who wrote and sang a string of soulful songs in the 1970s that have stood the test of…