Posts Tagged ‘Billie Holiday’
Terry Burrell hits ‘Black Nativity’ stage, talks Billie Holiday, Pearl Cleage
When you ask Terry Burrell to describe herself, she makes your soul stir, “I am an outer expression of the Divine and an ever-evolving soul who in my earthly form is a wife, sister, auntie, friend, and an actor who sings.” A cast of 28 plus actors, singers, dancers and musicians Q Parker from the…
Read MoreAuthor Holly Charles talks teaching, her new novel, ‘Velvet,’ and the celebration of Black women
Since childhood, writing has always been a therapeutic outlet for Holly Charles. Whether writing music, poetry or prose, the power of language has always intrigued her and served as a way to examine parts of herself and express her innermost thoughts. After a brief career in television production, the graduate of Prairie View A&M University’s English master’s program found her…
Read MoreThe Roots to be inducted into Philadelphia Walk of Fame
Since hitting the scene in 1993 with their now hard to find debut album, Organix, The Roots have been one of hip-hop’s most envelope-pushing, yet consistent and bankable acts.
Read MoreCelebrating Billie Holiday: Cassandra Wilson salutes the jazz icon with new CD
Today, April 7, marks the 100th anniversary of the birth of Billie Holiday, born Eleanora Fagan. It is also the day that Cassandra Wilson releases the much-anticipated CD Coming Forth by Day, her extraordinary homage to Billie Holiday. There have been and will be many tributes to Holiday, some of them exceptional. But it is…
Read More5 things to know about hot and sexy singer FKA Twigs
Every so often a new artist seemingly comes from out the blue to capture the hearts and ears of music lovers everywhere. British born FKA Twigs could easily be considered an artist of the above referenced nature. Though having released two EP’s, simply named EP 1 and EP 2, in 2012 and 2013, respectively, it wasn’t…
Read MoreYou say you want a revolution: 25 classic protest songs
With the current national unrest regarding the George Zimmerman verdict and the murder of Trayvon Martin, we decided to look at some of the great protest songs throughout music history.
Read More‘Sistas: The Musical’ shines a light on black music and black history
In “Sistas” the stories of five women and their family’s history are told through the popular music that provided their lives’ soundtrack.
Read MoreJazz vocalist Jacqui Sutton set to release 3rd album
Jazz singer Jacqui Sutton discusses the inspiration behind her third album.
Read MoreThe best and worst celebrity biopics ever
Here’s a salute to those actors and actresses who got it right and those who fell a little short!
Read MoreThe 10 Best Cast Biopics Ever
There has been a lot of debate, controversy and even acrimony over who will and should portray the larger-than-life legends Whitney Houston, Elizabeth Taylor and Lena Horne in their upcoming biopics. It’s tricky enough trying to get a look-a-like and marry that with someone with skills and believability. That is not an easy thing to…
Read More20 Celebrities Killed by Drugs: Supermodels, Singers, and an Adult Film Star, Too
19. Rick James 1948 – 2004 The funk legend, riding high from a rejuvenated popularity thanks to the “Dave Chappelle Show,” died of a massive heart attack at age 56 in his Los Angeles home. James had diabetes, a pacemaker and suffered a stroke in 1998. According to Reuters, the coroner listed nine drugs, including…
Read MoreDemi Moore Overdoses! 5 Black Beauties That Didn’t Make It to Rehab
One day before an exclusive New York City performance, Dorothy Dandridge’s manager discovered her body.
Read MoreLoretta Lee, Jazz Chanteuse, Channels Billie Holiday
Strange Fruit, a song performed most famously by Billie Holiday, became the national anthem for African Americans after it was recorded in 1939. This song hauntingly condemns American racism, particularly the lynching of African Americans. Loretta Lee believes so strongly in Holiday and what she represents to African American history that she pays homage to…
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