Music
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 purpose....
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 with a...
‘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 from...
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 to viewers: Go...
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 knee on his neck,...
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 and...
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 the beauty...
‘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 time, including ” Lean on Me,...
Montreux Jazz Festival Releases Over 50 Full Performances By Nina Simone, James Brown, And More To Watch For Free
With all of the concerts and festivals being postponed due to the novel coronavirus outbreak, creativity and innovation is needed because...