Q&A – Kaye Fox – Grammy Award Winning Singer/Songwriter
byFor more than a decade, Chicago born artist Kaye Fox has been an undisputed force in contemporary music lending her voice and pen to…
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Quincy Jones, The Music Master Made Music MINK
byQuincy Jones wasn’t just a musician; he was a maestro, a visionary, and a cultural force whose influence spanned more than seven decades. He…
Q&A – Howard Sandifer, Chicago West Community Music Center Founder Celebrates 25th Anniversary!
byHoward Sandifer, the founder of the Chicago West Community Music Center (CWCMC), reflects on the 25th anniversary of the school that continues to enrich…
“Stax: Soulsville U.S.A.” Documentary on HBO…
byStax Soulsville U.S.A. is a four-part HBO documentary by Jamila Wignot. If you love Black music and are interested in the creation of R&B…
“A Tale of Rap Beefs’and MIGHT DELETE LATER”
byRivals in music are at war. Rapping, breakdancing, graffiti, DJing, and other forms of hip-hop all involve battle, which has a lengthy history. Drake…
Q&A with Music Composer Rob “Diggy” Morrison for BET’S “The Family Business”
byUsed with permission by Desirae L. Benson (Sheen Magazine) Watching a show and being completely drawn into a scene because of the mesmerizing music…
Why Can’t Mrs. Carter Sing Country and Western?
byBeyoncé‘s eighth studio album, ‘Cowboy Carter‘ has sparked controversy in the music world. Critics question her ability to sing Country and Western music. However,…
Q&A – Alisa Inez – Artist, Producer, Executive Director of the CECA at Kennedy-King College
byAlisa Inez is what you would call an artist’s artist. Not only is Alisa a prolific singer/songwriter, whose songs have been included in films…
Q&A – Omari Dillard – “The Soul Violinist”
byThe violin is not an instrument that comes to mind when discussing Soul music, but musician Omari Dillard will make you reconsider. Born in…
Music Review: Samara Joy – ‘A Joyful Holiday’
byIt’s been a whirlwind 15 months for Samara Joy. After announcing she signed with Verve, her debut for the label, Linger Awhile (2022) was…
Q&A – Greg “Olskool Ice-Gre” Lewis – Artist, Producer, Thought Leader
byYou can’t talk about Chicago Hip Hop and not mention Abstract Mindstate. While casual listeners may name-check such luminaries as Common, Kanye West, Twista,…
Jann Wenner – Rolling Stone Magazine Co-Founder is Racist and Sexist…
byJann Wenner, co-founder of Rolling Stone Magazine (1967), is a sexist and a racist. His new book, ”The Masters” is a series of seven…