In a region Gabriel García Márquez once called home, a garlic-and-coconut-infused journey guided by the culinary expertise of another local celebrity, the acclaimed chef Leonor Espinosa.
An ostinato is a repeating musical phrase that provides the foundation for a piece of music. This musical device can take many forms, from a simple bass line to a complex rhythm pattern, and it is a staple of many different musical styles. From classical to pop, rock to hip hop, ostinati have been used
Bowling is a classic American pastime that has been enjoyed by people of all ages for decades. From the sound of the ball hitting the pins to the thrill of rolling a strike, there’s something special about a day at the lanes. Throughout the years, many musicians have celebrated the sport of bowling in their
Time is a subject that has been explored in music for many decades. Whether it’s about the passage of time in a person’s life or the changing of the seasons, time is a constant reminder of our own mortality. The “Top 20 Songs About Time Passing” highlights some of the most poignant and thought-provoking songs
The name “Laura” has been a source of inspiration for many musicians throughout the decades, with countless songs being written in tribute to this timeless and evocative name. From classic pop and French chanson to haunting instrumental pieces and rousing punk rock anthems, the Top 20 Songs with Laura in the Title offer a wide
Friendship is one of the most important relationships in our lives. It is a bond that is built on mutual respect, trust, and understanding. But sometimes, our feelings for our friends can evolve into something more, leading to unrequited love or a complicated dynamic. Many artists have written songs about the experience of wanting more
By Alexis Taylor, AFRO Managing Editor Deabra Bennett Feaster had a choice to make. It was the early 1970s and the campus of Maryland’s first historically Black college, Bowie State University, was a melting pot bubbling over with Black excellence. Though she was surely destined for greatness, there was a question on the table: could
By AFRO Staff Tennessee officials confirmed part of a devastating rumor regarding the fatal beating of Tyre Nichols to be true this week. Shortly after the Jan. 10 death, Instagram, Twitter and Facebook were set ablaze with whispers that Nichols had been romantically involved with the mother of a child belonging to one of the
By Jonathan Sharp In December 2022, the Consolidated Appropriations Act bolstered the FDA’s regulatory abilities to address vital safety issues in the widely-unregulated cosmetics industry. The bill’s subtitle, known as the Modernization of Cosmetics Regulation Act (MoCRA), represents the first significant reform targeting cosmetic products since 1938. While MoCRA is regarded as a belated, yet
By Aria Brent, AFRO Staff Writer Darryl Odum was born July 26,1947 in Baltimore, Md. A product of Baltimore Public Schools, Odum attended PS#148, Garrison Junior High and Carver High. Following his graduation in 1965, he furthered his education at Maryland State College, now Morgan State University, where he studied construction engineering and graduated with