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Credit: Photo: Catie Dull NPR Music is celebrating Black Music Month with an array of brand new Tiny Desk concerts. Together, these artists represent the past, present and future of Black music. This month of carefully curated shows is a celebration of Black artists expressing themselves in ways we've never seen before, and of the Tiny Desk's unique way of showcasing that talent. I was working late when Kenneth "Babyface" […]
On Fountain Baby, there is a desperation in Amaarae's mission to be understood, and a hands-on approach to her world-building. Josh Croll In a three-page directive for Amaarae's second record, Fountain Baby, which functions as an artist statement, album analysis and thesaurus, the Ghanaian-American singer-songwriter shares an aim for the music: to not be filed under "Afrobeats," a signifier without any artistic rigor that serves as a replacement for a […]
On her new album, The Age of Pleasure, Janelle Monáe concocts a vision of sensuality that is open to complication but goes down easy. Mason Rose/Courtesy of the artist In the already uncomfortably hot summer of 2023, talk of pleasure can hit like a forbidden tonic, providing relief from a steady diet of grief, outrage and anxiety. Janelle Monáe's new album The Age of Pleasure presents itself as both that […]
Join us for our inaugural HYFIN ANTI-GALA on Thursday, August 3rd, 6:00pm at the Marcus Performing Arts Center. Radio Milwaukee’s largest fundraiser to date, it promises to be an evening full of inspiration, appreciation and celebration of the Black culture in Milwaukee. What is an Anti-Gala? A place where you can be yourself. Dress to the theme or what brings you joy. The theme is Afrofuturism and we are here […]
HYFIN Verified - Amaarae, Dawn Richard, Kelela, Kassa Overall, Uncle Waffles This month’s verified artists are Amaarae, Dawn Richard, Kassa Overall, Kelela and Uncle Waffles. These artists have been selected for their unique sounds, creativity, and cultural influence. Listeners can expect special on-air and online features throughout the month, including exclusive content and interviews. Lungelihle Zwane, known as Uncle Waffles, is a Swazi-born DJ and record producer celebrated for her […]
Brian Rasic/Getty Images Tina Turner, a soul and rock powerhouse known for her octave-defying voice and mesmerizing stage moves, has died at the age of 83. She died Wednesday in her home in Switzerland after a long period of illness, according to a statement from her publicist. In her 2018 memoir, Tina Turner: My Love Story, Turner detailed a litany of health issues she had dealt with since 2013, including […]
The record runs like a compilation of their best musical instincts compressed, refined and fine-tuned to a punchy summer frequency. Lucas Creighton In July of 2014, the marketing student and would-be rapper Aminé sent out a wishful Twitter DM attempting to get his fledgling music career off the ground. The then-20-year-old soon-to-be dropout at Portland State University hoped a few beats from a buzzing DJ and producer in Montreal would […]
With an unwavering commitment to artistic integrity, Chiild continues to push boundaries and challenge the conventional norms of contemporary music. Each release serves as a testament to the artist's growth and evolution, showcasing a willingness to experiment with new sounds and push the sonic envelope farther. Chiild's willingness to take risks and embrace vulnerability sets a refreshing precedent in an industry of cookie-cutter artists. Together, with HYFIN's Element Everest-Blanks, the […]
"I'm making music for the people who don't know if they should say no. For the people that do too much," Rico Nasty says. "For the people who get too loud, get too rough. The girls that are too tough, the girls that are just not soft enough for society." Amanda Howell Whitehurst for NPR This story was adapted from reporting for Episode 8 of Louder Than A Riot, Season […]
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