Kylian Mbappe by TAYO Fatunla *The World Cup 2022 last year in Qatar, sprung surprises with top nations being defeated by the underdogs and Morocco made history to become the first African nation to reach the semifinal of the competition. The United States bowed out of the competition as they went down 3-1 to the
Black man pondering *Ever watched a film and it hit the right note at just the right time? Who better to deliver that note than “Living Single’s” very own Kyle Barker? T.C. Carson (2023 NAACP Image Awards Nominee) sets the mood in “Speak Up Brotha!“—the latest film by Black Man Films, the Black-and Brown-owned production company responsible for
LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA – FEBRUARY 15:Damson Idris attends the Red Carpet Premiere event for the Sixth and Final Season Of FX’s “Snowfall” at the Academy Museum of Motion Pictures, Ted Mann Theater on February 15, 2023 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Frazer Harrison/Getty Images) *Social Heat is shaking it like a Polaroid picture! Damson
In January of 1987, somebody told Sue Mingus there’s this new tenor player in town, and so she came out to a gig on Long … Read More “In Memoriam: Sue Mingus” The post In Memoriam: Sue Mingus appeared first on JazzTimes.
“Where the hell did you come from?” – Bill Evans Jessica loved that little anecdote from Evans discovering her playing for the first time and … Read More “In Memoriam: Jessica Williams” The post In Memoriam: Jessica Williams appeared first on JazzTimes.
There’s a legacy in jazz of certain “Giants,” from generation to generation, who occupy the position as “King of the Mountain.” It started in the … Read More “In Memoriam: Ronnie Cuber” The post In Memoriam: Ronnie Cuber appeared first on JazzTimes.
I moved to Boston in 1970 to attend Berklee and Mick was the number one jazz guitarist in town. Getting to hear him live in … Read More “In Memoriam: Mick Goodrick” The post In Memoriam: Mick Goodrick appeared first on JazzTimes.
I was living in D.C. when [bassist] Jason Ajemian’s band the High Life came through, and I put together a show for them. Jaimie was … Read More “In Memoriam: Jaimie Branch” The post In Memoriam: Jaimie Branch appeared first on JazzTimes.
BET Networks and Blue Butterfly have shared the first trailer for The Wine Down with Mary J. Blige, the upcoming non-scripted series for BET. In it, Blige trades in her entertainer status to introduce herself as a friend and host. Over a glass of Sun Goddess, her premium wine collection, Blige enjoys laughs and hugs
Masego is gearing up to release a new album next month. His self-titled sophomore album releases March 3 via EQT Recordings/Capitol Records. When sharing the album announcement, the Grammy-nominated singer/songwriter also shared its cover art designed by Sam Erickson. Masego will include 14 songs. Three songs have already preceded it, including the lead single “Say