Celebrating Black Music Month – 50 Great Jazz Albums – “Black Favorites”
byJazz is an American form of music that was born sometime around the year 1900 out of a diverse number of cultures and musical…
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Celebrating Black Music Month – Top 50 R&B Songs of All Time
byJune is African American Music Appreciation Month! Created by President Jimmy Carter in 1979, this month celebrates the African American musical influences that comprise…
Q&A – Maurice “MOBETTA” Brown – Trumpeter, Arranger, Producer
byFor over a decade Trumpeter, composer, arranger, and producer Maurice “Mobetta” Brown has seamlessly existed in three musical words simultaneously: contemporary jazz, blues-rock and…
The Brilliance of Lizzo!
bySo, I accidentally watched ‘Watch Out for the Big Grrrls’ on Amazon by Lizzo. I like her, she has a wonderful voice, and she…
Q&A with Chandra Cooper – President of the Muddy Waters MOJO Museum
byChandra Cooper is the great-granddaughter of McKinley and Geneva Morganfield, known professionally as Muddy Waters. She is President of the Muddy Waters Original Jam…
Q&A with Charles Jenkins: Walking in a “New Season”
byCharles Jenkins knows a thing about SEASONS… He had a two-decade season at the helm of the historic Fellowship Missionary Baptist Church in Chicago,…
Chicago Blues Legend Billy Branch
byBilly Branch is a Chicago blues harmonica player who grew up learning directly from some of the classic generation of Chicago players such as…
Chris Rob Plays Davenport’s Bar September 1
byChicago native Chris Rob is a singer-songwriter, multi-instrumentalist, classically trained pianist, and in-demand producer that can literally do it all. A bankable touring act…
Erin Davis, Miles’ Son, Keeps His Dad’s Legacy Alive
byJazz musician Miles Davis is considered to be one of the most influential musicians of the 20th century. Together with his musical groups, he…
Carlise Guy & The NuBlu Band August 16 at Glenwood Ave Arts Fest
byCarlise Guy is the daughter of seven-time Grammy Award-winning blues legend Buddy Guy. She is also the lead vocalist of the NuBlu Band, which…
Soulful And Refreshing…Taylor Iman!
byGary, Indiana native Taylor Iman is quickly making a name for herself with her unique brand of pop sultry soul. The dynamic actress, dancer…
Liz Toussaint’s “Bean Pie”
byGrowing up the youngest of seven children in Englewood, singer Liz Toussaint heard and was influenced by a number of genres including R&B, gospel,…