Jazz and Baseball Were Teammates
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Getting into the Act as April Hits All of the Right Notes With Jazz Appreciation Month and Philly Theatre Week
The local Philly Celebrates Jazz initiative during national Jazz Appreciation Month is now in full swing!
Black Music: The Rise of Afrobeats and Afro-Pop
There is a new wave of Black music, and it’s called Afro-Pop or Afro-fusion, and it’s finally getting the international attention it deserves.
Choir Boy and Its Message to Black Youth
With a story of finding your voice, using your voice, and lifting your voice the Philadelphia Theatre Company delivers an exhilarating and thought-provoking coming-of-age tale in Choir Boy.
Dominicans in the Diaspora: Celebrate DR’s Independence Day with these Dominican Artists and Content Creators
Happy Independence Day, Dominican Republic! On February 27, 1844, this Caribbean country gained independence from the Spanish. To celebrate, we are exploring 6 artists and content creators of Dominican descent. Let’s jump right in!
Celebs Talk Covid-19 Vaccinations: Ice Cube, and the History of the Sugar Cube Vaccine
According to media posts, Ice Cube has walked away from a $9 million comedy movie deal after the film producers reportedly requested that all cast members be vaccinated.
5 Best African Music Artists
Let us focus on the musicians who have remained on the continent and are further carving out the music scenes within their countries, creating new genres, and reinventing what it means to be an African artist.
Cissy Houston, Musical Legend, Turns 88
Although Cissy began her career as a gospel singer, her ability to sing across genres made her a commodity in the music industry.
Will Smith: The Fresh Prince of Philadelphia to Hollywood Royalty
The two continued their musical pursuits, but Will Smith also ventured into acting. By 1991, The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air played on his rapper persona in a story of a street-smart kid from Philadelphia who moves in with his relatives in a stuffy mansion. The show ran for seasons and was a huge success.
Artists from Africa and the Diaspora to Add to Your Playlist
Who doesn’t love a good music selection? Here are some artists from Africa and the Diaspora to add to your playlist, and songs to add to your playlist or to listen to as you go about your day.