Walter Smith III has been burning the candle at both ends. As he connected with JazzTimes via Zoom from a New York City hotel room … Read More “Before & After with Walter Smith III” The post Before & After with Walter Smith III appeared first on JazzTimes.
For the Love of Fire and Water takes its name and inspiration from a series of works by artist Cy Twombly. Pianist Myra Melford doesn’t … Read More “Myra Melford’s Fire and Water Quintet For the Love of Fire and Water (RogueArt)” The post Myra Melford’s Fire and Water Quintet For the Love of Fire…
The Monterey Jazz Festival has announced that pianist and composer Kris Bowers has been commissioned to write and present a piece at the event in … Read More “Kris Bowers Commissioned by Monterey Jazz Festival” The post Kris Bowers Commissioned by Monterey Jazz Festival appeared first on JazzTimes.
Masego has earned his second award from the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA). His Don Toliver-assisted single “Mystery Lady” has been certified gold by the RIAA, selling more than 500,000 equivalent units. “Mystery Lady” is lifted from Masego’s Grammy-nominated project, Studying Abroad: Extended Stay, a deluxe edition of 2020’s Studying Abroad. Co-produced by Kojo, Sam Gellaitry…
By Farnoush Amiri and Will Weissert, The Associated Press The White House press corps’ annual gala returned the night of April 30 along with the roasting of Washington, the journalists […] The post Biden roasts Trump, GOP, himself at correspondents’ dinner appeared first on AFRO American Newspapers .
By Josephine Reid, Special to the AFRO As we look to trusted messengers when it comes to taking care of our health in Black America, having a physician who shares […] The post Black doctor shares advice to minority health care workers and patients appeared first on AFRO American Newspapers .
By Darryl Sellers, Special to the AFRO There’s rarely a day that goes by when we don’t hear or read about how the pandemic has adversely affected the lives of […] The post Overcoming tragedy: surviving two rounds of COVID-19 in Detroit appeared first on AFRO American Newspapers .
By AFRO Staff LeVar Burton is a fixture in the memories of many African Americans, having played a pivotal role in the seminal slavery saga, “Roots” and hosting “Reading Rainbow” […] The post LeVar Burton to receive Lifetime Achievement Award for literacy advocacy appeared first on AFRO American Newspapers .
TRIBL is more than a group of individuals or space, it’s the point of genesis of a new worship sound. The Tribl Nights Anthologies series is a compilation of those moments. A series of covered songs with inspired worship moments and new songs featuring traditional Gospel and CCM artists who would otherwise never meet in…
Chris Chicago announces the launch of SOFLOW RADIO, a fresh new digital station that pushes the limits for the genre. With no worship, pop, or any other form of Christian Contemporary music in the mix, Chicago has built a station that can be truly relevant to anyone who loves hip hop. The post Chris Chicago…