SACRAMENTO OBSERVER — With Aftershock 2026 already on the horizon, it’s clear that the presence of Black and African American-led alternative bands will only continue to...
BLACKPRESSUSA NEWSWIRE — From the opening bars of “C’mon Get Down,” the album showcases the enduring power of hip-hop to challenge injustice and unify generations. Chuck...
BLACKPRESSUSA NEWSWIRE — Hearing is one of the first senses to develop — babies are listening to and learning from their birth parents before they are...
BLACKPRESSUSA NEWSWIRE — That independent spirit has carried Maysa through a storied career that began with background vocals for Stevie Wonder’s “Wonderlove” shortly after graduating from...
BLACKPRESSUSA NEWSWIRE — As The War and Treaty marks its triumphant return to Washington, D.C., where each vocalist has roots — the evening promises a captivating...
NNPA NEWSWIRE — Drake, a five-time Grammy winner, and Lamar, a Pulitzer Prize recipient fresh off his Super Bowl halftime show, have turned their lyrical war...
NNPA NEWSWIRE — Hip-hop icon and record executive Irving “Irv Gotti” Lorenzo Jr., the mastermind behind Murder Inc. Records, has died at 54.
NNPA NEWSWIRE — The music and the sound of Sam & Dave would come to define the “Stax sound” and more broadly, the sound of soul...
NNPA NEWSWIRE — The latest unveiling drew notable attendees, including Jackson’s son, Prince, and estate co-executor John Branca. The most recent updates ensure that “Michael Jackson...
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NNPA NEWSWIRE — In 1984, LL Cool J became one of the first artists signed to Def Jam Records, a fledgling label co-founded by Russell Simmons...
LOS ANGELES WAVE — Compton superstar rapper Kendrick Lamar will follow his Super Bowl halftime show appearance by going on the road. The “Grand National Tour,” with...
NNPA NEWSWIRE — This film is the fourth in the NBOTB series. It provides an in-depth look at the marching band culture and its vital role...
NNPA NEWSWIRE — Harris’s campaign has drawn strength from powerful allies who recognize the stakes. Reflecting on Trump’s divisive legacy, Tyler Perry said, “In this Donald...
NNPA NEWSWIRE — Jones excelled as a musician and producer, working with greats like Count Basie, Elvis Presley, Charlie Parker, Charlie Mingus, Michael Jackson, Aretha Franklin...
NNPA NEWSWIRE — While there are countless narratives surrounding Vandross’s upbringing, Porter chose to concentrate primarily on his illustrious career. “His siblings and mother have passed,...
NNPA NEWSWIRE — “Our hearts are filled with pain and sadness. We lost the matriarch of our family,” says Pat Houston, the daughter-in-law of Cissy Houston....
NNPA NEWSWIRE — Despite vast challenges and unproven allegations, the executors have transformed Jackson’s estate into a financial powerhouse. Following Jackson’s death in 2009, the estate...
NNPA NEWSWIRE — This arrest marks the latest in a series of legal troubles for Diddy. In the past year, he has faced numerous allegations of...
NNPA NEWSWIRE — Maze Featuring Frankie Beverly debuted its self-titled album in 1976, which went on to sell more than 500,000 copies and earned gold status....
NNPA NEWSWIRE — This light-hearted evening of entertainment defies the hyper-produced West End or Broadway experiences of shows like Tina – The Tina Turner Musical or...
THE AFRO — … concert series and festivals like Jazzy Summer Nights are not just concerts, but celebrations of our culture and music that has given...
THE OKLAHOMA EAGLE — The 1993 movie “What’s Love Got to Do with It” portrayed the relationship between Ike and Tina Turner as abusive before their...
NNPA NEWSWIRE — Reflecting on the album’s inspiration, Beyoncé recently recounted her journey to embrace the country music genre. “Cowboy Carter was born out of an...
WASHINGTON INFORMER — These five artists had a lot of stories to tell, primarily based on relationships. Audiences heard about finding true love, breakups, and relationship...
TEXAS METRO NEWS — That need to entertain herself while entertaining others made Billie Holiday worth the price of admission at any cost. She was a...
