Enrique Iglesias is a Spanish singer, songwriter, and actor who has sold over 170 million records worldwide. He was born on May 8, 1975 in Madrid, Spain, to Spanish singer Julio Iglesias and Filipina socialite Isabel Preysler. Iglesias began his music career in the mid-1990s and quickly became known for his smooth, romantic ballads and
Hozier, born Andrew John Hozier-Byrne in Bray, Ireland, is a singer, songwriter, and multi-instrumentalist. He gained international recognition with his debut single “Take Me to Church,” released in 2013. The song features a soulful, bluesy instrumental with powerful vocals and socially conscious lyrics that criticize organized religion and its role in society. Hozier’s self-titled debut
Nickelback is a Canadian rock band formed in 1995 in Hanna, Alberta. The band consists of lead vocalist and guitarist Chad Kroeger, guitarist Ryan Peake, bassist Mike Kroeger, and drummer Daniel Adair. They are known for their post-grunge sound, which incorporates heavy guitar riffs, catchy melodies, and introspective lyrics. Over the course of their career
The Strokes are an American rock band formed in New York City in 1998. The band consists of Julian Casablancas on vocals, Nick Valensi on guitar, Albert Hammond Jr. on guitar, Nikolai Fraiture on bass, and Fabrizio Moretti on drums. They gained critical acclaim and commercial success with their debut album, “Is This It,” released
Tremaine Aldon Neverson, better known by his stage name Trey Songz, is an American singer, songwriter, and actor. Born on November 28, 1984, in Petersburg, Virginia, Trey began singing at a young age and was encouraged by his family to pursue a career in music. He gained recognition with his debut album, “I Gotta Make
By Seyoum Mensuphu-Bey, Special to the AFRO These days, the hard truth is that being an NBA mascot could earn you three times as much money as a high-profiled WNBA player. Rocky the Mountain Lion, mascot of the Denver Nuggets, earns $625K annually, according to pay information released by The Boardroom. Some fans were outwardly
By Aaron Allen, Word in Black If you’ve ever had a goal and had trouble sticking to it, you’ve probably gotten advice like this: find someone to hold you accountable. Trying to exercise more? Get a workout buddy. Want to eat better? Involve your family in planning healthy meals. The same advice works for another
The post Afro e-Edition 04-14-2023 appeared first on AFRO American Newspapers .
By Sean Yoes, Special to the AFRO Many residents of Poppleton and Harlem Park who live in the shadow of the Highway to Nowhere, the infamous 1.4 mile truncated stretch of roadway that cut West Baltimore in half, have been experiencing trepidation in its interactions with city hall recently. It is an all too familiar
By Ralph E. Moore Jr., Special to the AFRO “You know, the one thing we did right, was the day we started to fight. Keep your eyes on the prize, hold on.” Let’s review: While there are 11 White U.S. saints, the fact remains that in 2023 there are no African American saints from the