Singer, Songwriter R. Kelly Has Been Convicted Of Sex Crimes Against Black Women. Why Did It Take Nearly 30 Years?
A federal jury found R. Kelly guilty of nine criminal charges related to racketeering and sex trafficking in the first...
Aaliyah – The Singer’s Third Album Arrives On Streaming, 20 Years After Its Release
It's hard to pinpoint exactly when Aaliyah became a star—the magnetism of her appeal was evident on her debut and...
Kanye West’s 10th Solo Album Donda Was Either A Series Of False Starts Or Ingenious Promotion
Depending on which school of thought you subscribe to, the release of Kanye West’s 10th solo album Donda was either...
Charlie Watts – The Rolling Stones Drummer Infused One Of The Greatest Rock ‘N’ Roll Bands With A Little Jazz
Streamapse Reports Victor Coelho, Boston University In an era when rock drummers were larger-than-life showmen with big kits and egos...
A Music Form That Began At A Back-To-School Party In The Bronx – Hip-Hop Holiday Signals A Turning Point In Education
A.D. Carson, University of Virginia Whenever I teach courses on hip-hop at the University of Virginia, I provide a brief...
How Jazz Influenced Pop Music Of Today
by Stefan Joubert The history of Jazz is deep, varied and its influence has seeped into many genres from hip...
A History Emerging Out Of Slavery – Denying Black Musicians Their Royalties
Matt Stahl, Western University and Olufunmilayo Arewa, Temple University In the summer of 2020, Black Lives Matter (BLM) protests and...
Dance With The Devil Evokes Tradition Of Resisting, Mocking Religious Demonization – Lil Nas X
Musician Lil Nas X’s video for his new single “Montero (Call Me By Your Name)” is a defiant expression of...
Marvin Gaye’s Motown Classic ‘What’s Going On’ At 50 Is As Relevant Today As It Was In 1971
Motown wasn’t really known for its politically conscious music. Then came “What’s Going On.” Released on May 21, 1971, at...
Our Tribute To DMX – A Man Blessed With A Vicious Bark Of A Voice
With DMX, a man blessed with a vicious bark of a voice, there was no such thing as half-stepping. Born...