John Coltrane – Lost Live Reels Shine New Light On Coltrane’s Timeless Classic
Tenor sax giant John Coltrane altered the course of jazz in December 1964 when he recorded A Love Supreme, a...
The Love-Hate Relationship Between Hip-Hop And Education
Nolan Jones, Mills College The richest men in hip-hop never finished college. Jay-Z – who is regarded as hip-hop’s first...
Wu-Tang Clan – Smooth Beats, Hard Rhymes, The Wu’s Scene-Shaking Masterpiece
In 1993, the Wu-Tang Clan were a grim, grimy, grindhouse alternative to G-funk’s baroque gangsta cinema: If Dr. Dre’s lush,...
Wale – Samples Abound As The D.C. Rapper Hands Out Flowers
Samples have long been part of the lifeblood of Wale's catalog, but on Folarin II, they are prominent, offering insights...
Kacey Musgraves Is The Latest Woman To Be Shut Out – Does Country Music Has A Gender Issue
The singer's latest album, “Star-Crossed,” will not be eligible for a Best Country Album Grammy nomination — even as one...
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...
Lorde – This Album Is About The Passing Of Time And Being OK With That
Article Lorde’s third album Solar Power was born out of an epiphany. “I was very much raised outdoors by the...
Why John Lennon’s Ode To Humanism Still Resonates At 50
Phil Zuckerman, Pitzer College Fifty years ago, John Lennon released one of the most beautiful, inspirational and catchy pop anthems...
Sturgill Simpson – The Epic Bluegrass Concept Album Of The Year
As of August 2021, he has released seven albums as a solo artist. His first two albums, High Top Mountain...
Aaliyah – After 25 Years, The Late R&B Star’s Second Album Is Finally Streaming
Album Review Aaliyah Dana Haughton was an American singer, actress, dancer, and model. She has been credited for helping to...