From the sun-soaked shores of Puerto Rico arises a vibrant tapestry of singers, each weaving the rich cultural heritage and rhythmic diversity of the island into their music. Rooted in a fusion of Spanish, African, and Taino influences, Puerto Rican singers create a dynamic and infectious sound that reverberates far beyond their tropical home. These
From the wide open spaces of Wyoming emerges a unique cadre of singers, each echoing the rugged individualism and untamed beauty of their home state. Nestled between majestic mountains and expansive prairies, these singers draw inspiration from the untamed wilderness and pioneering spirit that defines Wyoming. Wyoming’s singers often weave their musical tales with a
Hailing from the heartland of America, singers from Wisconsin bring a unique blend of Midwest sensibilities and artistic innovation to the world of music. Nestled between the Great Lakes and expansive farmlands, these singers draw inspiration from the diverse landscapes and cultural influences that define their state. Wisconsin’s singers encompass a range of genres, reflecting
Brandy, SZA and Teyana Taylor are among the artists who will receive special awards at the second annual Give Her FlowHERS Awards Gala, powered by Femme It Forward, a women-led music and entertainment company. The ceremony will be held Friday, Nov. 10, in Los Angeles, California. The celebration will honor “some of the biggest and
Grammy-winning musician Robert Glasper has released his first holiday project, In December, via Loma Vista Recordings. The 30-minute set, available exclusively on Apple Music, includes guest appearances from vocalists Andra Day, Alex Isley, PJ Morton, Sevyn Streeter, Tarriona “Tank” Ball, Cynthia Erivo and The Baylor Project. In December includes reimagined versions of holiday classics like
Queen Naija has received a new certification from the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA). Her deluxe debut album, Missunderstood…Still, has reached gold status in the U.S. with over 500,000 equivalent units sold. It’s her second project to achieve gold certification, following her 2018 self-titled debut EP, which was certified in November 2020. Missunderstood…Still was
Q Marsden has dropped his new EP, Hello, Everyday Changes, via Boy Meets Euphoria/Columbia Records. The three-pack set was led by the previously shared “Hello.” He co-directed the official black-and-white video with Serr for the latter self-produced track and uploaded it on YouTube. The other two tracks, “Everyday” and “Changes,” were also written and produced
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By Reuben Greene, Special to the AFRO Coppin State University’s Charles Schwab ticker tape LED board keeps students in the know. (AFRO Photos/ Reuben Greene) Coppin State University President Anthony L. Jenkins shakes hands with alumna Florine Camphor. (AFRO Photos/ Reuben Greene) Ron Williams, associate professor of management and marketing, greets a community attendee. (AFRO
By Aria Brent, AFRO Staff Writer, abrent@afro.com On Sept. 13 people gathered from far and wide at Faith Christian Fellowship to celebrate the life and legacy of Lawrence Lacks Sr. The patriarch of the Lacks family died from liver disease complications at the Baltimore VA Medical Center on Aug. 26. Lacks was 88 years old