Sting is a British rock band formed in 1977 in Newcastle-upon-Tyne, England. The band is fronted by lead singer and bassist Sting, and also includes guitarist Andy Summers and drummer Stewart Copeland. Sting’s music blends elements of rock, pop, jazz, and world music, and their lyrics are known for their poetic and socially conscious themes.
Everything but the Girl was an English musical duo consisting of Tracey Thorn and Ben Watt. Formed in 1982 in Hull, the duo gained popularity in the 1990s with their blend of acoustic instrumentation and electronic beats, earning a reputation as one of the pioneers of the trip-hop genre. Over the course of their career
Joao Gilberto was a Brazilian guitarist, singer, and songwriter who is widely regarded as one of the founding fathers of bossa nova music. Born in 1931 in Bahia, Brazil, Gilberto began playing guitar at a young age, and quickly developed a unique style that blended traditional Brazilian rhythms with jazz and other influences. In the
By AFRO Staff President Joe Biden echoed the dismay voiced by elected officials and thought leaders around the country who condemned the April 6 expulsion of two Black Democrat members from the Republican-controlled Tennessee state House of Representatives over an anti-gun demonstration in the chamber last week. “Today’s expulsion of lawmakers who engaged in peaceful
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