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A screenshot from the Melvin Van Peebles film, Sweet Sweetback's Baadasssss Song. Yeah One of Carter G. Woodson's more powerful quotes from The Mis-Education of a Negro is: "If a race has no history, if it has no worthwhile tradition, it becomes a negligible factor in the thought of the world, and it stands in danger of being exterminated." Woodson, the father of Black History Month, would be happy to […]
When you go back and listen to De La's early run you're getting a lesson about how hip-hop itself was born, how it survived in the past, how it functions at its most imaginative and how the artform can live on in the future. Jackie Lay/NPR For a long time, De La Soul tracks felt like Easter eggs, littered across the landscape for only the most enterprising young rap fans […]
BBoy B, Flash, 38 Slugs and Skol's 'Frankie Knuckles' tribute mural is displayed in the Fulton Market neighborhood in Chicago, Illinois on July 6, 2019. Raymond Boyd/Getty Images Last month, when Beyoncé became the winningest musician in the history of the Grammys, the prize that put her over the top was in the category of best electronic/dance album. And when she stepped onto the stage at Crypto.com Arena in Los […]
Wayne Shorter, photographed in 1985. David Redfern/Redferns Updated March 2, 2023 at 1:58 PM ET Wayne Shorter, the 12-time Grammy-winning saxophonist and composer and the creator of one of the singular sounds in contemporary jazz over more than half a century, died on Thursday, March 2 in Los Angeles. Shorter was 89 years old. Cem Kurosman, a publicist at Blue Note Records, which released Shorter's recent recordings, confirmed his death […]
‘Real estate investing' and ‘entrepreneurship’ are more than just buzzwords or trending topics. They’re essential, impactful ways to create financial freedom and generational wealth. For Milwaukee native and credit repair guru, Will Roundtree, life shifted for him when he knew he “wanted something completely different than anybody else.” Changing his mindset is what, he says, got him into entrepreneurship. Roundtree has solidified himself as a consistent and reliable resource in […]
Mark Harris/Slate Seven years ago, Slate Magazine published the Black Film Canon, a collection of 50 of the best films directed by Black filmmakers. The intent was to challenge both gatekeepers and makers of best of lists to consider the breadth of artistry black creators have demonstrated on screen–despite the odds being historically stacked against them. Since then, the opportunities for black filmmakers to flourish have only increased: Moonlight won […]
According to an AXIOS article, Black Americans are nearly twice as likely as white Americans to go to hospital emergency departments for mental health care. Black teenagers are more likely to attempt suicide, and suicide attempts among Black youth rose by almost 80% (1991-2019), according to the report. There are many factors contributing to these statistics from racism to poverty, to stigma in the Black community, and many others. Black […]
Radio Milwaukee’s Amplifier program announces its next season of public workshops for artists and creatives. The free events, which offer insight into the music and entertainment industries, will kick off on Saturday, March 25 at the station’s Walker’s Point studios. “We are extremely excited to bring the expertise of national mentors to all of Milwaukee’s talented artists,” Amplifier Program Director Chad Roper said. “Building on the momentum from last year, […]
Amplifier Community Connections
Amplifier Community Connections is a free, artist development program powered by Radio Milwaukee. It is hosted by Grammy-nominated producer, writer & engineer Chad "C-Note" Roper.Each episode provides creatives with 'insider' knowledge about the music & entertainment fields. In every sitdown, industry professionals give advice and answer audience questions on a variety of topics.Amplifier is filmed and recorded in front of a live audience at the Radio Milwaukee studios in Milwaukee, […]
Amplifier Community Connections
Amplifier host Chad Roper sits down with Grammy-award winning songwriter, singer and producer, Rico Love. He's known for creating hit records with artists as Beyonce ("Sweet Dreams"), Usher ("Throwback", "There Goes My Baby") and Kelly Rowland. He's also been featured on tracks as a solo artist and has mentored countless others in the industry. In this episode, Love talks about the art of songwriting, understanding royalties and the importance of […]
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HYFIN is a media movement from Radio Milwaukee.
Milwaukee’s only Urban Alternative radio station features the full spectrum of Black music beyond R&B and Hip-Hop plus Milwaukee music. HYFIN connects the culture with the latest Black culture news, podcasts and more. Listen to best hip hop & R&B, dance, Afrobeats and more!
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