Slave to the Rhythm is well-remembered not only for its musical content, but also for its artwork. Designed by Jean-Paul Goude, Jones’ partner at that time, the cover picture is a montage of several copies of a single photograph of Jones, that makes her hair look “extended” and her mouth “stretched”. The process of its creation is illustrated in the title song’s music video. Continue reading
Black Violins, Kevin Sylvester and Wilner Baptiste, who go by the stage names Kev Marcus and Will B are two classically trained violinists living their dream. The Florida natives began experimenting with playing stringed melodies over mash-ups of popular hip-hop songs. The duo had no idea this sound was something craved by a wide audience. Continue reading
Todd Anthony Dulaneym, gospel musician and former baseball player jumpstarted his career in 2011, with the release of the CD version, Pulling Me Through. Continue reading
The official music video for Dr. Maya Angelou’s Harlem Hopscotch. Dr. Angelou’s inspiring song is featured on the newly released album Caged Bird Songs, produced RoccStar and Shawn Rivera by of the R&B vocal pop group Az Yet. The song is about encouraging everyone, especially young people to persevere through life despite any obstacles! Continue reading
Bob Marley and The Wailers, Dick Gregory, Olatunji, Eddie Palmieri, Jabula, the art of Black Dance and Patti Labelle came to Harvard Stadium in Boston on July 21, 1979. The benefit concert was dedicated to the on-going struggles in Zimbabwe, Namibia and South Africa. The concert was called AMANDLA.: Festival of Unity. A benfit Concert for Relief and Humanitarian Aid to Southern Africa. Continue reading
Baby Workout by Jackie Wilson (from the album of the same name) is about urging a girl to dance (work out) all night with him. It was Wilson’s biggest hit. A tenor with a four octave vocal range, he was nicknamed “Mr. Excitement”, and was important in the transition of rhythm and blues into soul. Continue reading
By Adewale Adekanbi Jr.
Maybe is the lead single from American singer Teyana Taylor’s major label debut album, VII. The track features guest verses by American rappers Pusha T and Yo Gotti. Continue reading
Chris Botti and Lucia Micarelli perform Michel Colombier’s haunting modern classic Emmanuel. Continue reading
Erykah Badu, the reigning first lady of neo soul gave a hypnotizing appearance at the 2012 Java Jazz Festival. Her performance became one of the most shining highlight for the festival’s first day. Continue reading
The Dance of the Village Elders are back ! This time we exercise, dance and just have fun through the zoom platform or in-person at R.A.I.N. Nereid 
The Dance of the Village Elders are back ! This time we exercise, dance and just have fun through the zoom platform or in-person at R.A.I.N. Nereid 
