Always positioned very much at the high end of contemporary jazz, keyboard player Keiko Matsui is currently garnering critical acclaim with her latest CD ‘Euphoria’. Not surprisingly given the status Matsui enjoys she is joined on the recording by a veritable who’s who of contemporary jazz talent and none more so than for ‘Luminescence’ where
Currently knocking them dead as an integral part of the Dave Koz And Friends smooth jazz cruise (the latest leg of which sets sail from Barcelona on May 15), Danish born sax-man Michael Lington is having quite a 2023. His new five track EP ‘Looking Ahead’ will be released May 12 and is his
Pete Townshend is a legendary guitarist, songwriter, and one of the founding members of the iconic British rock band The Who. With a career spanning over six decades, Townshend has become a household name in the music industry, known for his innovative approach to songwriting and guitar playing. He has penned some of the most
Otis Redding is a name that is synonymous with soul music. Widely regarded as one of the greatest voices in the history of popular music, Redding’s songs continue to resonate with audiences today, over five decades after his untimely death. Born in Dawson, Georgia, in 1941, Otis Redding began his career as a singer in
Elmore James is one of the most influential blues guitarists of all time, known for his signature slide guitar style and powerful vocals. His impact on the genre cannot be overstated, and he remains a beloved figure among fans of the blues. James’ music is characterized by his gritty voice and his unparalleled skill on
Robert Cray is a celebrated American blues guitarist and singer who has had a prolific career spanning over four decades. With his distinctive guitar style and soulful vocals, Cray has carved out a niche for himself in the blues world, winning multiple Grammy Awards and earning critical acclaim for his work. One of the hallmarks
The Box Tops were a critically acclaimed American rock band that achieved a tremendous level of success during the late 1960s and early 1970s. Formed in Memphis, Tennessee, in 1963, the band was known for their unique blend of rock, pop, and soul music that was heavily influenced by the sounds of Motown and Stax
By Patricia McDougall On May 13, 2023 Howard University held their 155th Commencement Convocation at the Capitol Arena in Washington, D.C. President Joseph Biden delivered remarks to the 2023 Howard University students, faculty, staff, family, guest, alumni, dignitaries and more who filled the arena to witness the memorable occasion. Honorary doctorate degrees were given
By Stacy M. Brown, NNPA Newswire Senior National Correspondent @StacyBrownMedia For centuries, there’s been a false assumption that Black fathers are absent, apathetic, and uninvolved in their children’s lives. And, that stereotype of the absent Black dad remains quite ubiquitous in popular culture. But in recent years, studies have proven that the stereotype is nothing
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