Quincy Jones mastered the art of arrangement, transforming simple tunes into epic soundscapes

November 9, 2024

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As the stars of hip-hop’s golden age approach their golden years, some confront questions about whether old blood can make new music

November 8, 2024

By: The Conversation

UniverSoul Circus Extends Chicago Stay with Spooky Halloween Extravaganza

October 18, 2024

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Stevie Wonder’s Ghanaian citizenship reflects long-standing links between African Americans and the continent

June 5, 2024

By: The Conversation

How Detroit techno is preserving the city’s beating heart in the face of gentrification

May 24, 2024

By: The Conversation

Exclusive Video: Chris Webber Talks New Memoir ‘By God’s Grace,’ Fab Five’s Impact, And Life After NBA

April 20, 2024

By: A.R. Shaw, Executive Editor

With Beyoncé’s foray into country music, the genre is finally breaking free from the stereotypes that have long dogged it

February 23, 2024

By: The Conversation

From America to Africa: Hip-Hop in the Motherland 50 years later

December 30, 2023

By: Courier Editor

Through space and rhyme: How hip-hop uses Afrofuturism to take listeners on journeys of empowerment

August 11, 2023

By: The Conversation

Essence Fest: Lauryn Hill, Hip-Hop 50, And Janelle Monae Headline Day 2

July 1, 2023

By: A.R. Shaw, Executive Editor