These words set the essence of the jazz legend known as Ms. Billie Holiday, affectionately referred to as “Lady Day”. Her life is remembered as full, adventurous, tumultuous and troubled but it was through her music, her lyrics that she became free. In the ever-evolving scope of music, the most authentic contributors prove [...]

Our goal as visionary’s and innovators is to create with impact. It is not enough to speak your vision with no plan of execution. An artist,in all creative realms, thrives off the pulse of life, therefore transforming their mental and visual inspiration into heartfelt creations. This is the formula for 28-year-old fashion designer Tamra Ellingson. [...]

By Nicole Rhoden For Karen Marie Richardson, vocalist and on – and off – Broadway performer, music has always been a family affair. Richardson’s father  is a singer, and her cousin Johnny Funches is one of the original members of the R&B group The Mighty Dells. “Lots of trips we would take throughout the states, [...]

Music is one of those societal needs. An avenue to express concerns, self, and create dialogue surrounding powerful issues. Violence. Poverty. Drugs. Corruption. These are a few truths music addresses and offer perspective. We hear these topics from various angles. The most popular being mainstream channels with tales of artists rising from gritty streets to [...]