Popular U.K. Reggae sound system operator Sir Lloydie Coxsone (not to be confused with legendary Reggae producer Coxsone Dodd) receiving an International Reggae Day award in 2017....
Africa Day is on Monday, 25 May 2020. How will you be celebrating? The “Africa...
With his third record, 2-time Grammy winner Derrick Hodge unleashes his freest work yet.
Color of Noize — due out June 26 on Blue Note Records — is the band, the concept,...
The iconic and legendary band The Wailers just released their new song “One World, One Prayer” today, a powerful piece focused on unity, love and inclusion beyond cultural differences....
On May 8, 2020 Hip-Hop lost a giant, ANDRE HARRELL, founder of UPTOWN RECORDS, former president/CEO of MOTOWN RECORDS and one half of Hip-Hop duo DR. JEKYLL & MR. HYDE. ANDRE was born and...
Skip Marley is making the kind of music history his iconic grandfather Bob Marley would be proud of.
Skip Marley takes a giant step into music history as "Slow Down," his...
California Congresswoman Maxine Waters issued a statement on the death of music industry executive and icon, Andre Harrell:
“I’m in a state of shock over the death of...
Rock & Roll originator Little Richard performing "Tutti Frutti" at 1995 concert for Rock & Roll Hall of Fame.
Little Richard, the screaming, preening, scene-...
Bassist, composer, and bandleader Joshua Crumbly has released “For Victor,” the third single from his debut album Rise (out May 15 via Open Book Records).
WBGO’s Nate...
Malian superstar Oumou Sangaré today announces "Acoustic," a forthcoming new album re-imagining her much-praised 2017 release Mogoya, totally unplugged, in live sessions captured over just...
California Congresswoman Maxine Waters (CA-43) issued a statement on the passing of legendary singer and songwriter, Bill Withers:
“I am among the millions of fans...
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Emme Kemp has spent most of her lifetime creating beauty through music, whether on the piano, performing or singing. Her genuine spirit and delight in working with...
American roots artist The Reverend Shawn Amos and The Brotherhood Band.
American roots artist Reverend Shawn Amos has shared a new song "Troubled Man," which premiered via...
Out of the gate underground artist Lio O'liva, who overcame childhood Fibular Hemimelia, has hit the music scene hard with the release of his freshman album Prosthetic Soul, available now...
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