Year: 2016

Black Music Month Spotlight: Bobby Womack

As we continue our journey through the decades, this week we would

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Natalie Cole’s “Unforgettable… With Love” at 25

“I was just ready.” In 1991, after more than 15 years in the

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The Post-Formation Hangover: How Beyoncé snatched my life

It's been one week since Beyoncé strutted out on stage in Philadelphia

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For The Nostalgia: Alicia Keys’ Songs In A Minor

The road to stardom was not immediate, nor was it easy for

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The 7 Wonders of Beyoncé’s Formation World Tour

Beyoncé Giselle Knowles-Carter is the epitome of Black girl magic. It's been

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Black Music Month Spotlight: Nina Simone

I never really listened to Nina Simone until a few years ago.

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Concert Review: Years & Years at Webster Hall

The doors of Webster Hall opened promptly at 10pm. By 10:45, the

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97 Words: James TW “Naked”

James TW kicks down the door on "Naked", the standout track from

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The Purple Print: how Prince left his mark on popular music

A month after Prince's untimely death, we have decided to honor his lasting

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45 Years Later: Aretha Franklin’s Live At Fillmore West

“What she did was make history.” That’s what Billy Preston had to

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