Straight Outta Compton Movie Review: A Brilliant Coming of Age Tale
Writing for The Root, The Burton Wire's founder & editor-in-chief Nsenga K. Burton, Ph.D. reviews F. Gary Gray's highly-anticipated film Straight Outta Compton, which...
The Burton Wire’s Top News Stories of 2013
As 2013 comes to a close, The Burton Wire brings you our top news stories from the African Diaspora in 2013. While it was...
African Diaspora: New Year’s Eve Traditions
In a photo gallery, Chantal Martineau of the Huffington Post shares different New Year's Eve traditions that occur throughout the African Diaspora. Martineau highlights...
Andraé Crouch: Award Winning Gospel Musician Hospitalized
USA Today is reporting that Grammy award-winning gospel musician and songwriter Andraé Crouch has been hospitalized.
Crouch's most memorable gospel songs include "The Blood Will...
D’Angelo: ‘SNL’ Performance is Provocative
Soul singer D'Angelo returned to television with his band The Vanguard on this past weekend's Saturday Night Live. The eccentric singer played two songs...
Lianne La Havas Talks Musical Journey: ‘There’s Art in Me’
At first glance, Lianne La Havas' Instagram and website show photos of her audience. Even more impressive, after her shows, she takes pride in...
Chris Brown: ‘Fine China’ Hit Spurs YouTube Covers
Chris Brown performed today on the Today Show reminding people of his singing chops and undeniable talent on the dance floor. His performance on...
Janelle Monae and Erykah Badu: Q.U.E.E.N.
In honor of Mother's Day, check out a new track and video by trailblazing performers Janelle Monae and Erykah Badu. The Burton Wire dedicates...
Music Legend Chaka Khan Returns to the Stage in Atlanta
Music icon Chaka Khan blazed the stage at Atlanta's Cobb Energy Performing Arts Centre in her first performance since her voluntary stint in a...
Poor Righteous Teachers: DJ Father Shaheed Dies
NJ.com is reporting that DJ Father Shaheed, a member of the Trenton hip-hop trio Poor Righteous Teachers (PRT) born Scott Phillips, has died. Amy Kuperinsky...
