Augustus Pablo is one of the most influential figures in the history of reggae music. Born Horace Swaby in Kingston, Jamaica, in 1954, he began his musical career in the late 1960s as a session musician, playing the melodica and other instruments. He went on to become a prolific recording artist, producer, and composer, creating
Jethro Tull, the iconic British rock band formed in 1967, has been entertaining audiences for over five decades. The band’s unique blend of progressive rock, folk, and classical music has won them a legion of dedicated fans worldwide. Led by frontman Ian Anderson, Jethro Tull has released 21 studio albums and numerous live recordings, earning
Built to Spill is an American indie rock band that has been active since the early 1990s. The band’s unique sound, characterized by intricate guitar work, introspective lyrics, and catchy melodies, has won them a devoted following among fans of the genre. Over the years, Built to Spill has released a number of critically acclaimed
Yeah Yeah Yeahs is an iconic indie rock band that burst onto the scene in the early 2000s with their unique blend of garage rock, punk, and art-rock. The band, comprised of Karen O on vocals, Nick Zinner on guitar, and Brian Chase on drums, quickly gained a following with their explosive live performances and
Antony and the Johnsons is a band that has been captivating audiences with their unique sound and style for over two decades. Led by the enigmatic Antony Hegarty, the group has released a slew of critically acclaimed albums and garnered a dedicated following of fans around the world. Their music is characterized by its haunting
By Nadira Jamerson, Word in Black It’s been 73 years since Zora Neale Hurston’s essay “What White Publishers Won’t Print,” ran in the Negro Digest. As Hurston explained back in 1950, even though publishing houses “are in business to make money,” they don’t publish “romantic stories” about Black people “because they feel that they know
By BUSINESS WIRE CHICAGO (BUSINESS WIRE)—The Mom Project, a leading digital talent platform serving over one million moms and 3,000+ companies, [recently] released its new report: “Black Moms – Challenges and Potential” through Werklabs, the research arm of The Mom Project. As part of the Nuances of Motherhood survey series, these results are aimed to
By Megan Sayles, AFRO Business Writer, msayles@afro.com Science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) careers are some of the highest-paying, fastest-growing professions on the job market. In 2021, the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) reported that the median annual wage across all STEM occupations was $95,420 compared to $40,120 for non-STEM occupations. But, the STEM workforce
Paris police, protesters clash for third night over Macron’s pension reform Reuters.com Protests in Paris fighting against Macron’s bill to raise retirement age NBC News French workers may have to retire at 64 and many are in uproar. Here’s why CNN OPINION: Macron, the government and France itself all lose from the pensions debacle The Local France Opinion |
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