MusikBi: Africa’s First Music Download Service Launches
The Guardian is reporting Africa’s first homegrown platform for legal music downloads has launched in Senegal with a mission to promote...
Mavis! Documentary: Director Jessica Edwards Talks Process
In 2013, a family outing to a rainy outdoor show in Brooklyn’s Prospect Park by then film publicist Jessica Edwards turned...
Breaking: Denise ‘Vanity’ Matthews Dies at 57
TMZ is reporting that Denise Matthews, known as 'Vanity' of the 1980s pop group Vanity 6 has died. A protégé and...
2016 MLK DAY: Ten Songs That Celebrate His Legacy
Monday, January 18, 2016 marks MLK Day, a day to celebrate the life and legacy of civil rights activist and icon...
Natalie Cole: Legendary Singer Dies at 65
ABC News is reporting Natalie Cole, the Grammy award-winning daughter of legendary singer Nat "King" Cole" has died. The Associated...
Photographer Jonathan Mannion ‘Covers’ Hip-Hop
In two-plus decades, Jonathan Mannion has built a solid reputation as the gold standard for hip-hop photography. The photographer born and...
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....
Lalah Hathaway Live!: Singer Talks Artistry & Legacy
Lalah Hathaway has been around a long time. The Grammy award-winning songstress has proven that she has staying power in a...
Producer James Mtume: ‘Black Music is Stagnant’
Producer, songwriter, musician and bandleader James Mtume built his entire career from constant and intentional transformation. Usually alongside his collaborative partner...
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...
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