Here you’ll see a wonderful array of music videos of performers, the likes of Helen Humes – Alberta Hunter – Sonny Rollins – Rose Murphy... Read More
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Discussion about Pauline Hopkins, a 19th century novelist and editor and one of the early creators of Afrofuturistic ideas. Featuring author Kendriana Washington and playwright and screenwriter Keith Josef Adkins, moderated by NBT Co-Curator, . Originally streamed May 6, 2020.... Read More
A discussion about Afrofuturism and the music, fashion, and metaphysical philosophy of Sun Ra.
Featuring multi-hyphenate artists Carl Hancock Rux and Justin Hicks - Musician, and Chelsea Dee (Co-Curator). About the series:... Read More
Earlier today, I was on the phone discussing a future article with Abiodun, one of The Last Poets. I mentioned to him I had, earlier in the day, read on Facebook that Jericho Brown had won a Pulitzer Prize for poetry for his collection "The Tradition". As the conversation continued Abiodun mentioned in passing that The Last Poets and Poet Rita Dove, last year, had been invited to The 50th Rotterdam Poetry Festival 2019.... Read More
It’s been a long time since I posted on the website. However, over the past days I’ve discovered the lyrics of Frankie Beverly and Maze.... Read More
I‘ve received so many warm wishes for the coming year, I’ve been tirelessly trying to come up with my way of responding. Shirley Horn’s rendition of Here’s to Life seems to summarize my response to all of my well wishers. I hope you'll enjoy my response, and, if you like Shirley Horn’s sensual delivery, you’ll love her album Here’s to Life.... Read More
Opera and Classical music singers hardly receive coverage or recognition in our contemporary environment. As I exercised today at the gym while listening to my iTunes playlist, suddenly "The Holy City", sung by living legend Jessye Norman began to play— I was mesmerized by the rendition from the beginning until it ended. Hopefully you'll enjoy this beautiful voice as much as I do.... Read More
Valerie Simpson-songwriter-producer-singer-musician-performer. And, with her husband, lifetime partner, and soulmate—the late Nickolas Ashford--she is also one half of the dynamic duo known as Ashford & Simpson—perhaps the music world’s most applauded husband-and-wife team ever. With an unrivaled track record, this iconic couple has earned the respect of their peers in the music industry, as well as immeasurable adoration from generation after generation of loyal fans.... Read More