Instrumental music possesses a unique power, capable of evoking emotions and sparking imagination without the need for lyrics. In the vast realm of musical compositions, there exists an enchanting catalog of instrumental pieces that have stood the test of time, transcending generations and genres. From timeless classics to contemporary marvels, these compositions paint vivid landscapes
Nominees for the 2023 Billboard Music Awards have been revealed. SZA and The Weeknd have received the most nominations among R&B artists, with 17 and 16 nods, respectively. SZA has been nominated for several awards, making her the third most nominated artist. She has been recognized in categories such as Top Artist, Top Female Artist
Mary J. Blige has secured a new entry on Billboard’s Adult R&B Airplay chart this week. Her latest single, “Still Believe In Love,” debuts at No. 28 on the airplay chart for the week dated Nov. 4, 2023. The Vado-featured track marks Blige’s 61st entry on the Adult R&B chart since it began in September
Jorja Smith stopped by The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon last Thursday to perform material from her sophomore album, falling or flying. Dressed in a silver tall jersey by Telfar, the British singer opened her two-song set with the emotive title track. She picked up the pace in the second half with the hip-shaking groove “Little Things.”
Fresh off the release of her debut album, Obsidian, Naomi Sharon has unveiled a visual for “Time and Trust.” Directed by Sharon, the vlog-style video features a compilation of footage from her work and personal life. She takes viewers behind the scenes of photoshoots, to the stands of a sporting event, and the recording studio
Emerging singer Rosemarie has teamed with producers Ryan Tedder and Tyler Spry to reimagine Faith Evans‘ 1998 classic, “Love Like This.” The cover arrives in an English and Spanish version (“Este Amor”). Regarding her decision to cover Evans’ “Love Like This,” Rosemarie says, “Faith Evans is an icon. ‘Love Like This’ is such an iconic
By Tashi McQueen, AFRO Political Writer, tmcqueen@afro.com In a prolonged day of Baltimore City Council meetings on Oct. 19, the lawmakers passed an amended version of Mayor Brandon M. Scott’s redistricting plan in an 8-6 vote. Councilman Kristerfer Burnett (D-District 8) was not in attendance, so he had no vote. “We took a map that
By Special to the AFRO Jerry Seals, MD quietly passed away after a long battle with Alzheimer’s disease on Oct. 13. He was born on Nov. 1, 1946 in Laurel, Miss., the son of George and Mildred (Currie) Seals. After the family moved to Buffalo, N.Y. in 1958, he graduated from Buffalo’s Bennett High School
By Mylika Scatliffe AFRO Women’s Health Writer As reported by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, breast cancer is the second most common cancer among women in the United States. About 9 percent of all new cases of breast cancer in the United States are found in women younger than age 45. Breast cancer
By Tashi McQueen AFRO Political Writer tmcqueen@afro.com Baltimore business owner Bob Wallace announced his 2024 bid for Baltimore City mayor on Oct. 12, but this time he’s running as a Democrat. He ran unaffiliated in 2020 and came second to Mayor Brandon M. Scott in the General Election. “I think that the Democratic Party has