Music Archives

Rob Base Gave Us Pure Joy

In 1988, I left Houston for Howard University and experienced a culture shock I wasn’t prepared for. Back home, my soundtrack was soul, R&B, gospel, and the laid-back drawl of … Read more

Sonny Rollins Saxophone Colossus

In college, I enrolled in a course called “Blacks in the Arts,” a survey of the creative output of Black Americans and its cultural impact. That class introduced me to … Read more

Anita Baker Makes 2018 Great with Farewell Concert Series

Last year, Anita Baker announced her retirement from the music business. After 30 years in the game, eight Grammy Awards, seven albums, and six world tours, it was well-deserved. However, … Read more

5 Indie Artists You Should Hear – July 2016

Thanks to the internet, we have access to more songs than ever before. However, the glut of music can make it difficult to find new artists that we really like. … Read more

5 Indie Artists You Should Hear – April 2016

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Thanks to the internet, we have access to more songs than ever before. However, the glut of music can make it difficult to find new artists that we really like. … Read more

5 Indie Artists You Should Hear – March 2016

5 Indie Artists You Should Hear – January 2016

5 Indie Artists You Should Hear – November 2015

5 Indie Artists You Should Hear – October 2015

5 Indie Artists You Should Hear – September 2015

[vc_row][vc_column width=”1/1″][vc_column_text]Thanks to the internet, we have access to more songs than ever before. However, the glut of music can make it difficult to find new artists that we really … Read more