Akosua Report: Charles Mingus
“I say, let my children have music. For God’s sake, rid this society of some of the noise so that those who have ears...
Akosua Report: Josephine Baker
When I was a child and they burned me out of my home, I was frightened and I ran away. Eventually I ran far...
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. The festival, held...
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. The festival, held...
‘Invisible Universe’ Documentary Explores Blackness and Science-Fiction
M. Asli Dukan's documentary 'Invisible Universe: A History of Blackness in Speculative Fiction' explores the relationship between the Black body and popular fantasy, horror...
'Invisible Universe' Documentary Explores Blackness and Science-Fiction
M. Asli Dukan's documentary 'Invisible Universe: A History of Blackness in Speculative Fiction' explores the relationship between the Black body and popular fantasy, horror...
Tunisian Rapper Sentenced to Jail for Anti-Cop Lyrics
NSFW (Not Safe for Work - pas sûr pour le travail)
Reuters is reporting that a Tunisian court has sentenced a rap singer to two...
President Obama Meets First Black Miss Israel
Daniel Estrin of PRI's The World is reporting that during President Obama's visit to Israel, the United States' first black president met Yityish 'Titi'...
Junot Diaz Wins Sunday Times Short Story Award
Charlotte Williams of TheBookseller.com is reporting that Dominican writer Junot Diaz has added yet another accolade to his dossier. The Pulitzer prize-winning, MacArthur genius...
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 recently battled pneumonia,...
