One of the most prolific jazz vocalists in the world has died, according to her…
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Roy Hargrove, jazz great who worked with Erykah Badu and Common, dead at 49
Legendary jazz musician Roy Hargrove has died at the age of 49. According to Hargrove’s…
Robert Glasper on Common, fusing jazz and rap, and honoring Miles Davis
Robert Glasper has a way of telling engaging stories through music and with punch lines.…
Robert Glasper explains why Black people must vote in the November election
Robert Glasper reveals why Black people must vote in the November election.
Atlanta jazz legend Theresa Hightower dies of cancer at 64
Atlanta is a multi-faceted city when it comes to Black music and culture. Beyond hip-hop…
Common debuts his jazz hybrid group August Greene at ONE Musicfest 2018
August Greene — a hybrid of hip-hop and contemporary jazz featuring rapper Common, jazz pianist Robert…
From Ray Charles to the big screen, jazz vocalist Rita Graham is an Atlanta gem
Atlanta is a strange city when it comes to Black music. On the surface, it…
Sherry Henderson brings jazz and suspense to the stage in ‘One Harlem Night’
The 1920s, known as the Roaring Twenties, was a time when the Jazz Age was…
Artist Jim Hill showcases his ‘Mosaic Master-Pieces’ collection in Atlanta
Jim Hill, a winner of the United Nations Humanitarian of the Year Award Winner, continues to…
Lowdown Brass Band keeps it funky and hip-hop
Lowdown Brass Band has been able to merge the jazz sounds of New Orleans with…