‘Take Me To The River’: Memphis’ Music is Central to American Culture
There’s no denying that the regional sounds that emerged out of Memphis between the 1950s and 1970s helped to cement the...
Hard Bop Pioneer Horace Silver Dies
Hard Bop pioneer and pianist Horace Silver has died. Silver, who suffered from Alzheimer's Disease in recent years, was one of...
'Forever Jones': Using Reality TV to Spread the Gospel
Primetime reality television has evolved into spotlighting gospel artists like Mary Mary and The Sheards. Viewers are given candid access weekly...
Doechii: Billboard Names Rapper 2025 Woman of the Year
After becoming the third woman to win a Grammy for Best Rap Album (Lauryn Hill and Cardi B are previous winners),...
Nina Simone’s ‘Baltimore’; Jazmine Sullivan Covers
In honor of Charm City, the Burton Wire remembers music legend Nina Simone's song, "Baltimore," on fabulous Friday. Simone's song is...
EXCLUSIVE: Sergio Mendes Talks 'A Night in Rio', Duke Ellington and will.i.am
After five decades, the legendary Sergio Mendes happily remains on the cutting edge of music. The proud Brazilian attributes his sound...
Robert Glasper: Musician Experiences Musical Firsts
Grammy-winning pianist and bandleader Robert Glasper recently spoke to soulhead.com about having his first musical director gig for a television program....
Akosua Report: Miriam Makeba
"I ask you and all the leaders of the world, would you act differently, would you keep silent and do nothing...
The Spinners’ Original Lead Singer Dies
MSN is reporting that the former lead singer of the soul music group "The Spinners" has died in Orlando, Fla. Bobbie...
African-American Film Critics Association Names 2012 Top Films
The African-American Film Critics Association (AAFCA) has named Zero Dark Thirty as the Best Picture of 2012. Directed by Kathryn Bigelow,...
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