NNPA NEWSWIRE — Legendary artists. Legendary moment. Legendary song. For a certain generation, 1980s lovers and music fans, this is the show of shows. A pop...
NNPA NEWSWIRE — “I wanted to use this list as an opportunity to elevate some films that may have been undervalued or overlooked for a variety...
NNPA NEWSWIRE — The NAACP bestows the hall of fame induction on an individual viewed as a pioneer in their respective field and whose influence shaped...
NNPA NEWSWIRE — After releasing “Around the World in a Day” in 1985 and “Parade” in 1986, to little excitement (compared to “Purple Rain”), critics and...
NNPA NEWSWIRE — With hits like "I'll Be There," "The Love You Save" and "I Want You Back," the brothers Jackson took the world by storm....
CHIGACO DEFENDER — EMMY® Award-winning comedian, actress and writer Wanda Sykes will host the 28th Annual Bounce Trumpet Awards, an exciting night of inspiration, history and crowd-rousing...
THE WESTSIDE GAZETTE — HAFSAT ABIOLA is one of three honorees selected for the National Civil Rights Museum’s 28th Annual Freedom Award to held on October 30....
NNPA NEWSWIRE — “Berry Gordy paved the way for minorities in a way that had never been seen before. His Motown Sound is now known as...
NNNPA NEWSWIRE — Walker’s legacy of activism and storytelling was on full display at the event, which was held at the Georgia Writers Museum and included...
NNPA NEWSWIRE — …but his work will live on. Filmmaker John Hubbell’s documentary, which includes new music from John Gary Williams, is expected to be released...
DEFENDER NEWS NETWORK — Family, friends and dignitaries including Ice Cube, Stevie Wonder and Congresswoman Maxine Waters were among those mourning director John Singleton at his Los...
WAVE NEWSPAPERS — The City Council adjourned its regular meeting April 12 in memory of Nipsey Hussle after approving a motion to rename the intersection of Slauson...
NNPA NEWSWIRE — “It is heartbreaking to again lose a member of our family. It is a heartbreak because it’s so unnecessary. It is so painful...
HUDSON VALLEY PRESS — Jesse J. Holland, best-selling, celebrated author has been nominated for an NAACP Image Award for his original book “Black Panther: Who is the...
NASHVILLE PRIDE — NMAAM is under construction in the heart of downtown Nashville.
NASHVILLE PRIDE — Jon Batiste has recorded and performed with artists in various genres of music, released recordings consistently since 2005 and performed in more than...
DEFENDER NEWS SERVICE — South Africa’s Soweto Gospel Choir returns to Houston on Wednesday, Oct. 24 at 7:30 p.m. in Jones Hall for the Performing Arts.
Saying his subject was “Aretha the Queen of Soul,” Rev. Jasper Williams of the Salem Bible Church in Atlanta gave the audience gathered for Aretha Franklin’s...
Chris Richards, THE WASHINGTON POST WASHINGTON (The Washington Post) — With the digital universe continuously crying out for our exponentially divided attention, we are...
by Stacy M. Brown Special to the NNPA from The Washington Informer Stevie Wonder practices what he preaches. One of our greatest love-song writers, composer of...
(CNN) – It was a big night for one of music’s biggest stars. “Songs in the Key of Life: An All-Star Grammy Salute” aired Monday...
Bill Keveney, USA TODAY (USA Today)—Despite all the star wattage – Beyoncé, Lady Gaga, Pharrell Williams & Co. – at the post-Grammy tribute to Stevie Wonder,...
MESFIN FEKADU, AP Music Writer LOS ANGELES (AP) — The official after-party for the Grammy Awards was a tribute concert for Stevie Wonder. Beyonce, Lady Gaga,...
NEW YORK (AP) — Willie Nelson, Usher and Coldplay’s Chris Martin will pay tribute to Stevie Wonder at a concert next month. The Recording Academy...
MESFIN FEKADU, AP Music Writer NEW YORK (AP) — Stevie Wonder gave an emotional speech that silenced the crowd, Garth Brooks was misty eyed and Billy...