The One – The Life and Music of James Brown
The first record I remember hearing was “Papa’s Got a Brand New Bag.” I must’ve been five or six, but even at that age, James Brown’s rhythmic groove pulled me … Read more
music
The Bomb Shelter Sessions (Encore Edition) by Vintage Trouble
The first time I heard Vintage Trouble‘s music, I nearly had a wreck. I was driving down the road listening to a local Indie Rock station when “Nancy Lee” came … Read more
A Tribute to My Favorite Beastie Boy, Adam Yauch (MCA)
When I was a kid, I loved hip-hop. In the late 70s and early 80s, the music was heady, fresh, and irresistible. I couldn’t get enough of Run DMC, Fat … Read more
Gil Scott-Heron Poet to the People
I discovered Gil Scott-Heron’s music as a college student. While writing a term paper titled “The Linguistics of Hip-Hop”, I stumbled upon Scott-Heron’s seminal album, Winter in America. I was … Read more
The Hope That Art Brings
We are all aware of the devastation caused by the earthquake Haiti. Many people died, many buildings were destroyed, but the creative spirit of many Haitians is still alive. Amid … Read more