Today’s Black comedy scene is large and thriving, but few people know the big names…
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Legendary jazz vocalist Nancy Wilson dead at 81
One of the most prolific jazz vocalists in the world has died, according to her…
Aretha Franklin’s estate is being sued by this person
Guests arrive on the red carpet for the New York Premiere of Selma presented by…
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…
Spike Lee directs video for Prince track
Spike Lee has directed a music video for Prince’s previously unreleased track ”Mary Don’t You…
Queen of Soul Aretha Franklin dead at 76
Aretha Louise Franklin, known throughout the world as the Queen of Soul, has died at…
Babyface on shaping an era of Black music, being iconic, concert with Ms. Patti
Kenny “Babyface” Edmonds is an icon. No doubt about it. Whether you’re cognizant of his…
Emcee Jaz-O talks classic hip-hop and greatness
JAZ-O, the emcee who shared the blueprint with Jay-Z, talked to us about being great,…
Blues legend James ‘Mr. Superhap’ Cotton dead at 81
In the world of true blues music, you call a person who plays harmonica a…
Dr. Tobe Johnson to retire after 59 years at Morehouse College
To be wise and to have the ability to impart that wisdom to students has…