Grammy Award-winning jazz musician Robert Glasper plays his music, his way. Whether the Houston native strips down into acoustic sets for the Robert Glasper Trio, or zips his multi-soul/hip-hop/jazz fusion outfit the Robert Glasper Experiment through Radiohead and David Bowie, the keyboardist brings laser focus to a broad spectrum of air … (more)
Category: Soul
SXSW Music Interview: Robert Glasper
Grammy Award-winning jazz musician Robert Glasper plays his music, his way. Whether the Houston native strips down into acoustic sets for the Robert Glasper Trio, or zips his multi-soul/hip-hop/jazz fusion outfit the Robert Glasper Experiment through Radiohead and David Bowie, the keyboardist brings laser focus to a broad spectrum of air … (more)
‘The Voice’ Recap: Season 12 Kicks Off With Gwen Stefani
Season 12 of The Voice premiered on NBC tonight. Season 11 coaches Blake Shelton, Adam Levine and Alicia Keys returned, with season nine coach Gwen Stefani replacing Miley Cyrus .
‘The Voice’ Season 12 Kicks Off With Gwen Stefani
Season 12 of The Voice premiered on NBC tonight. Season 11 coaches Blake Shelton, Adam Levine and Alicia Keys returned, with season nine coach Gwen Stefani replacing Miley Cyrus.
The 10 Best Concerts of the Week: Sting, Bon Jovi, Erykah Badu and More
We often say this, but this time we really mean it: This week has a little something for everyone in the way of concerts. If it’s light-hearted shimmy-shaking you’re after, indie-pop group STRFKR will provide just the right atmosphere on Monday.
Despite a winning lineup, Soulquarius proves not worth the headaches
Erykah Badu performs during the inaugural Soulquarius festival at the Observatory grounds Saturday in Santa Ana. The stacked lineup was an ambitious tracing of the last quarter century of R&B, and the daylong Saturday festival at the Observatory grounds in Santa Ana had long been sold out.
Solange Pays Tribute to Erykah Badu: ‘She Is A Beautiful Reminder That You Cannot Put Us In The Box’
The “Cranes in the Sky” songstress made that even clearer Thursday night when she gave a touching tribute to Badu at ESSENCE ‘s 8th annual Black Women in Music event in Los Angeles. “She is mother, she is sister, she is friend, she is auntie, she is chief, she is warrior of many tribes,” Solange said while introducing Badu.
Emma Roberts, Robert Wagner: Today’s celebrity birthdays list
Birthday wishes go out to Emma Roberts and Robert Wagner. Julia Roberts’ neice turns 26 today.
Rock & Roll Hall of Famer Sam Moore Will Perform at Donald Trump’s Inaugural Concert
Rock & Roll Hall of Famer and Grammy Winner Sam Moore of the soul duo Sam and Dave will reportedly be playing at the “Make America Great Again!” concert scheduled for January 19th, the night before President-Elect Donald Trump is inaugurated. In a statement to Entertainment Weekly , Moore said “As an American, I am honored to perform for President-elect Donald Trump I was a participant in the civil rights movement and have seen many positive changes and advancement in my 81 years of living in this wonderful Country, but I know we must all join hands and work together with our new President.”
Essence magazine to honor – the genius that is Erykah Badu’
Dallas’ resident diva and claim to neo-soul fame Erykah Badu will soon have another accolade under her hat – err, belt. Essence magazine is honoring the singer at its eighth annual Black Women in Music, an event that celebrates the achievements of black women in the industry.
Jennifer Holliday withdraws from Trump pre-inagural concert
Jennifer Holliday withdraws from Trump pre-inagural concert Singer pulls out after seeing the effect the news had on her gay fan base. Check out this story on USATODAY.com: http://usat.ly/2jJJtys Tony-winning actress/singer Jennifer Holliday has pulled out of the lineup for Donald Trump’s Make America Great Again! Welcome Celebration , USA TODAY confirmed.
Broadway Singer Jennifer Holliday Drops Out of Trump Inauguration
“I apologize for my lapse of judgment, for being uneducated on the issues that affect every American at this crucial time in history,” singer says A day after Jennifer Holliday was named to Trump’s inauguration concert, the Broadway singer announced that she was dropping out of the performance. A day after Jennifer Holliday was listed among the artists participating in Donald Trump ‘s Make America Great Again! Welcome Celebration, the Broadway star announced that she was dropping out of the inauguration performance following criticism from her fans.
Inaugural concert to feature Toby Keith, Jennifer Holliday
Workers install handrails for the bench seating along Pennsylvania Ave. in front of the White House in Washington, Friday, Jan. 13, 2017, as preparations continue for next week’s Inauguration of President-elect Donald Trump. Donald Trump’s inaugural welcome concert next week will feature country star Toby Keith, singer Jennifer Holliday and actor Jon Voight, organizers announced Friday.
Inaugural concert to feature Toby Keith, Jennifer Holliday
Workers install handrails for the bench seating along Pennsylvania Ave. in front of the White House in Washington, Friday, Jan. 13, 2017, as preparations continue for next week’s Inauguration of President-elect Donald Trump. Workers install handrails for the bench seating along Pennsylvania Ave. in front of the White House in Washington, Friday, Jan. 13, 2017, as preparations continue for next week’s Inauguration of President-elect Donald Trump.
Gladys Knight performs at Foxwoods’ Grand Theater
Gladys Knight performs at Foxwoods Resort Casino on Saturday, Jan. 14. She is seen here at the 2013 NAACP Image Awards show at the Shrine Auditorium in Los Angeles. Gladys Knight performs at Foxwoods Resort Casino on Saturday, Jan. 14. She is seen here at the 2013 NAACP Image Awards show at the Shrine Auditorium in Los Angeles.
How The Milky Wayv & Peyton Won 2016 By Their Own Rules
Before we get out of this bastard of a year, we need to celebrate a few things and a few stories need to be told.