Somalia’s First Formal Musical Event in 25 Years
Phil Moore of Al Jazeera is reporting that Somalia held its first formal musical performances in more than 25 years last week....
Dave Koz: 'Jazz is a State of Mind, An Attitude About Life'
After almost 25 years in the music business, saxophonist Dave Koz remains one of the most grounded and consistent musicians to...
U.S.: Celebrating Black Love Gentleman's Ball Style
by Christopher A. Daniel
Black love and relationships have been strictly heterosexual in society and pop culture. With the Patrik-Ian Polk-developed Logo...
India Arie Returns to Spotlight with ‘SongVersation’
India.Arie’s music speaks loud and clear. The Grammy Award-winning singer, songwriter, guitarist and Atlanta native delivered a memorable Oct. 18 homecoming...
Young Guru Talks Music: 'Era of the Engineer'
The digital age has led many people to think it only takes a MacBook and GarageBand to make quality sound recordings.
Young...
Dr. Maya Angelou’s Work to Become Hip-Hop Album
The Grio is reporting that excerpts from  Maya Angelou's book I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings will be incorporated into...
Playwright Darren Canady: ‘Right On’ Reflects Art & Community
Playwright and University of Kansas professor Darren Canady knows there’s an art to transforming communities. His semi-autobiographical dramatic writing centers on...
Bebo Valdés: Cuban Music Legend Dies
Patrick Jarenwattananon of NPR is reporting that Cuban music legend Bebo Valdés has died. The iconic pianist, composer and arranger had...
Prince Paul: Hip-Hop Legend’s Star is Still Rising
Prince Paul is about two years shy of celebrating the 30th anniversary of his dynamic music career. As somebody that has...
Akosua Report: Stokely Carmichael
“…black people in this country unite, recognize their heritage, and build a sense of community." - Stokley Carmichael
Kwame Ture born...
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