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Credit: Photo: Elizabeth Gillis/NPR Kelela took her opportunity at the Tiny Desk to create something new. She swapped key pieces from her recordings (hard drums and effects) for a harp and piano. She also presented us with a challenge or two as well. While there weren't many bodies behind the Desk, the instruments left little room for movement. Pianist Briley Harris was barricaded by the keys, and background vocalists Brittney […]
SZA, one of the most impactful voices in R&B today, has once again captured the attention of both fans and critics with her latest single, "Saturn." This release comes on the heels of her significant achievements at the 66th Grammy Awards, where she was the most-nominated artist of the year and took home three prestigious awards. SZA's "SOS" album, which features hits like "Snooze" and "Kill Bill," won Best Progressive […]
photo via Beyonce.com In the ever-evolving tapestry of country music, Beyoncé's latest triumphs have spotlighted the genre's embrace of diversity and the profound influence of Black female artists. Beyoncé's chart-topping single "Texas Hold ’Em" has etched her name as the first Black woman to secure the top position on the Billboard Hot Country Songs chart. This groundbreaking achievement underscores the shifting dynamics within the country's music industry. Her concurrent release, […]
I recently sat down with director Kristian Hill and producer Jennifer Washington to discuss their eye-opening new documentary, God Said Give ‘Em Drum Machines. The film chronicles the origins of techno music in Detroit and the collective of black artists who invented this now-celebrated electronic dance music genre, only to never receive proper recognition. Starring legendary figures like Juan Atkins, Derrick May, Kevin Saunderson, Eddie Fowlkes, and more, God Said […]
The stage is set at The Mann in Fairmount Park for an unparalleled assembly of artists at 2024 Roots Picnic. The revered two-day festival, proudly presented by The Roots and Live Nation Urban, is set to weave an intricate tapestry of sonic excellence on June 1-2. This year, the festival honors the cultural significance of Philly and beyond by hosting a roster steeped in diversity and influence. The full lineup […]
Credit: Photo: Estefania Mitre/NPR "When did your heart break?" It's the question that Camae Ayewa asks to open this Tiny Desk, and one that's still rattling in my head. That soul puncture is an essential piece of Irreversible Entanglements, a free jazz band rooted in punk ethos. Individually, these folks have made some of the most creative and challenging music of the past decade: Ayewa's ever-evolving project Moor Mother, trumpeter […]
A group of Democratic legislators is harnessing hip-hop's cultural and political clout to tackle urgent issues affecting Black and Brown communities across the United States. The newly established Congressional Hip Hop Power and Justice Task Force, orchestrated by Rep. Jamaal Bowman (D-N.Y.), aims to serve as a legislative voice for economic, racial, and social justice, leveraging the genre’s rich heritage of activism and advocacy. The genesis of the task force, […]
Willie “Prophet” Stiggers and BMAC Emerging Artists/ Industry Professionals Group at a Live Nation Event Live Nation has announced a new partnership with the Black Music Action Coalition (BMAC), a U.S.-based organization dedicated to advocating for Black artists and professionals within the music industry. This collaboration aims to launch a comprehensive music business course and paid internship program, specifically targeting non-college-bound individuals aspiring to enter the music business sector. The […]
In what can only be characterized as a stunning juxtaposition between recognition and rejection, Tennessee lawmakers faced criticism this week after House Republicans objected to a resolution honoring Grammy Award-winning musician Allison Russell. The controversy began when Tennessee Rep. Justin Jones, a sitting member of the Democratic Party from Nashville, proposed ceremonial resolutions to honor the achievements of both the band Paramore and singer-songwriter Allison Russell, whose musical prowess secured […]
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