Music

Toumast

Angel Stephenson — Fri, 16 May 2008 20:51:48 GMT

The resistance music of African nomads finds a comfortable place on contemporary playlists. In Music

The Soprano

Angel Stephenson — Fri, 16 May 2008 20:51:10 GMT

When it comes to vocal talent, Measha Brueggergosman muscles out the competition. In Arts & Culture

The Roots: Rising Down

Angel Stephenson — Fri, 16 May 2008 20:49:45 GMT

The Roots are Rising Down. Check our notes from their release party. In Music

The Holiday Playlist

Angel Stephenson — Fri, 16 May 2008 20:48:53 GMT

Ah, the Holidays. Time to pull out the CDs, dust off the turntable, or connect the iPod and really get everyone in the holiday spirit. So, let’s put that playlist together. In Music

Susan Cagle, Subway Recordings

Angel Stephenson — Fri, 16 May 2008 20:47:42 GMT

you know those tunes you just can’t get out of your head? It’s like that. In Music

Soul Power: Prince

Terry Glover — Sun, 08 Jun 2008 03:27:10 GMT

dream hampton on the reignmaker. The first in a series celebrating Black Music Month. In Music

Soul Influencers: Nina Simone

Angel Stephenson — Fri, 16 May 2008 20:47:03 GMT

Nina Simone influenced a lot of young radicals. Just ask Talib Kweli, Mos Def and Chuck D. In Music

Soul Influencers – Sammy Davis, Jr.

Angel Stephenson — Fri, 16 May 2008 20:46:01 GMT

The famously bright neon lights on Las Vegas Boulevard have dimmed only eight times in the 57-year history of the famous strip -- The first entertainer, (and third person) so honored was Sammy Davis Jr. In Music

Replay: The Soundtrack Of My Life

Angel Stephenson — Fri, 16 May 2008 20:44:57 GMT

Before music videos, there was imagination.
In Arts & Culture

REPLAY: Michael Jackson – Thriller

Angel Stephenson — Fri, 16 May 2008 20:41:44 GMT

In 1982, Michael Jackson was on the cusp of enjoying the kind of success that nobody could have predicted. Already a favorite son of the music industry and to fans around the world, he was about to explode. In Arts & Culture

REPLAY: Bobby Womack – Poet

Angel Stephenson — Fri, 16 May 2008 20:42:22 GMT

A complete poem, according to Robert Frost, is one where “The emotion has found its thought." In Arts & Culture

Queens of Riddim

Angel Stephenson — Fri, 16 May 2008 20:39:18 GMT

Queens of Riddim
These reggae goddesses are still turning it out. In Music

Perfecting The Perfect: Quincy Jones

Brandi Davis — Tue, 01 Jul 2008 21:59:06 GMT

Influence and sales add up to a lifetime of achievement. In Music

MEDIA MIX: The JET Pedigree

Angel Stephenson — Fri, 16 May 2008 20:37:54 GMT

The Magazine’s Wedding Pages are Proof that We’ve Arrived. In Arts & Culture

Mariza Does Fado

Angel Stephenson — Fri, 16 May 2008 20:36:49 GMT

Mariza
Portuguese blues takes on a soulful vibe. In Music

Lupe Fiasco Refuses to 'Dumb it Down”

Angel Stephenson — Fri, 16 May 2008 20:35:36 GMT

Hip Hop artists hailing from Chicago consistently challenge audiences and other artists both lyrically and sonically. In Music

Les Nubians

Brandi Davis — Fri, 20 Jun 2008 18:21:54 GMT

The biggest selling French language duo in the U.S. talk music, politics and change. PLUS: Watch a slide show from their HOB stop in Chicago. In Music

Kara Walker: Artist Provocateur

Angel Stephenson — Fri, 16 May 2008 20:32:35 GMT

The MacArthur genius is back with another soul-searing exhibit of haunting silhouettes. In Arts & Culture

Joe Zawinul: An Appreciation

Angel Stephenson — Fri, 16 May 2008 20:31:01 GMT

2008 04 03 Joe Zawinul An Appreciation folk music of the future By Eugene Holley, Jr. Most synthesized modern music bears the influence of the Austrian American keyboardist composer bandleader Joe Zawinul, a founding father of jazz fusion, and

Joe Zawinul Continued

Angel Stephenson — Mon, 19 May 2008 14:05:03 GMT

2007 09 12 Joe Zawinul’s Folk Music of the Future an Appreciation by Eugene Holley, Jr. Zawinul’s magnificently miscegenated background made it easy for him to excel in, and contribute to, African American music. “The mixing of the races

Joe Zawinul

Brandi Davis — Wed, 12 Sep 2007 21:26:40 GMT

2007 09 12 Joe Zawinul’s Folk Music of the Future an Appreciation By Eugene Holley, Jr. Most synthesized modern music bears the influence of the Austrian American keyboardist composer bandleader Joe Zawinul, a founding father of jazz fusion, and

Herbie Hancock

Angel Stephenson — Fri, 16 May 2008 20:29:05 GMT

Herbie Hancock just released "River: The Joni Letters." Eugene Holley, Jr. gives him an A. In Music

Gunshots By Computer: Saul Williams Live

Angel Stephenson — Fri, 16 May 2008 20:28:15 GMT

Actor-writer-musician-poet Saul Williams brought his housequake to the Filmore East. We were there. In Music

DJ Spooky

Angel Stephenson — Wed, 07 May 2008 16:40:09 GMT

DJ Spooky goes here

Carolina Chocolate Drops

Angel Stephenson — Fri, 16 May 2008 20:26:48 GMT

A trio of young musicians found roots and rhythm inside country music grooves. The hills have soul. In Music

Buddy Miles 1947-2008

Angel Stephenson — Mon, 12 May 2008 17:06:16 GMT

2008-03-05 Whose Tube? Buddy Miles 1947-2008 VeTalle Fusilier In his song “Dreams”, Buddy Miles used to sing, “Just one more morning, I have to wake up with the Blues”. Well, not any more. Big Buddy has passed. After banging out a reputation for propulsive beats, backing the Wicked Wilson Pickett

Betty’s Back

Angel Stephenson — Fri, 16 May 2008 20:25:05 GMT

Betty Davis brought serious funk the first time around. Time to find out what you missed... In Music

Alex Cuba

Angel Stephenson — Fri, 16 May 2008 20:23:25 GMT

This young musician blends 70s soul with his native Cuban influences. Where? In Canada. Music

A Latin Jazz Primer(2)

Angel Stephenson — Fri, 16 May 2008 20:22:50 GMT

A guide to the places where bebop and clave make beautiful music. In Arts & Culture