The Blues Alley jazz club in Washington, D.C. held its fifth annual Ella Fitzgerald Jazz Vocal Competition this past week, and they have announced the … Read More “Blues Alley Announces Winners of Ella Fitzgerald Jazz Vocal Competition” The post Blues Alley Announces Winners of Ella Fitzgerald Jazz Vocal Competition appeared first on JazzTimes.
Singer-songwriter Kenyon Dixon has quite an impressive musical resumé. For starters, he has a Grammy nomination for “Bring It on Home to Me,” a Sam Cooke tribute, he recorded with PJ Morton, BJ the Chicago Kid and Charlie Bereal. He has written for artists like Mary J. Blige, Justin Timberlake and Tyrese. He has toured…
In Mack Wilds’ video for “Simple Things,” a romantic dinner between him and his lady was almost ruined. Directed by Greg Cally and inspired by an episode of Netflix’s Black Mirror, the sees Wilds wrapping up the check at the table of a quaint restaurant. The waitress is less interested in getting a tip and…
On November 5, the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame will roll out the red carpet at Los Angeles’ Microsoft Theater for its class of 2022. This year, the legendary Jimmy Jam and Terry Lewis will be inducted. Jam & Lewis, who released their debut album last year, will be honored in the Musical Excellence…
Imagine laying on a decent-sized bed with a comforter and linen as caressing as Sabrina Claudio’s pillowy-soft voice. It would likely make for a perfect night’s rest. Based On A Feeling has that relaxing effect, making for a homely listen of songs that relax the heart and soul. Based On A Feeling is the latest…
As promised, Yuna continues to churn out installments in her five-part album series. Y2 is the second installment of her Y5 project, and it includes three new tracks. The opener, “Girl U Used 2 Know,” is the ultimate payback anthem for women who’ve left a bad relationship and want their ex to get a taste…
By Mylika Scatliffe, AFRO Women’s Health Writer According to dictionary.com, the definition of stress is “a specific response by the body to a stimulus, such as fear or pain, that […] The post Lifting the veil of toxic stress appeared first on AFRO American Newspapers .
By Mylika Scatliffe, AFRO Women’s Health Writer Trauma is defined as “a deeply distressing or disturbing experience; emotional shock following a stressful event or physical injury.” Relationship trauma is abusive […] The post Be kind to yourself: a story of healing from relationship trauma appeared first on AFRO American Newspapers .
By Mylika Scatliffe, AFRO Health Writer In 2020 the World Health Organization declared the International Year of the Nurse and the Midwife. The goal was to recognize the significant contributions […] The post Year two and counting: how nurses are still weathering front lines of pandemic appeared first on AFRO American Newspapers .
By Beatrice Dupuy, John Carucci and Jocelyn Novack, The Associated Press News It started in 1948 as a society midnight supper, and it wasn’t even at the Met. Fast forward […] The post Met Gala moment: Janelle Monáe stuns in futuristic look appeared first on AFRO American Newspapers .