By now we have all been bombarded on the internets with yet another so called “Highly Anticipated Album” from Jay & Ye! Well the album entitled “Watch The Throne” is still not out & is allegedly going to…
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Music Is A Weapon : Jay Z & Kanye West Drop “Otis”
Music Is A Weapon: K’Naan, The Somalia Story & HIP-HOP’s Legacy As The Voice of The People
The festering & expected tragedy of famine in Somalia that has now captured the world’s attention & caused the United Nations to declare a famine in two areas of southern Somalia as the region suffers the worst drought in more…
more »South Sudan Celebrates Independence:From United States of Africa To Lone Star States
As much as I am happy for the freedom & independence of the people of South Sudan, I am saddened by the continually dimming light in Africa of the dream of our freedom fighters , who led us into…
more »Beauty Empowering Women: Shea Butter & Future Africa’s Beauty Industry
Shea butter has been greasing up African babies to beautiful coats of golden blackness for centuries, but like many of Africa’s natural resources, we fail to see its worth until it is coveted & overtaken by others. Where Westerners may…
more »BET AWARDS 2011: Bringing Back American Soul Music & Missing the Boat on Truly Representing Global Blackness
International Boxing Hall of Famer, Azumah Nelson Makes Historical Visit to New York Benefiting The Azumah Nelson Foundation- June 11-Ring Side Chat at the International Boxing Hall of Fame & June 13 Charity Auction at World Famous Gleason’s Gym
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Brooklyn, NY – Azumah “The Professor” Nelson, former WBC world champion, put African boxing on the map KO after KO and became the first boxer from the continent of Africa to be inducted into the International Boxing…
Osibi -Ghana’s Hi-Life & The Roots & Culture of Global African Music
It should be no surprise to anyone that the roots of music came from Africa, but many still deny Africa of her contribution to the world, civilization & the many enjoyable aspects of life that continues to touch our…
more »Gil Scott-Heron (April 1, 1949 – May 27, 2011)
As soon as Gil Scott Heron’s death was announced , his image, music , poetry and praises spread like wildfire on the “internets”, but how many people bought his new album ”I’m New Here“or even thought about him…
more »Grace in Your Face!
Like the legions of many, I am a Grace Jones fan. There’s just something about Grace Jones that makes you shake your head & want to say “you go Bitch”, in the most lovingly respectful I’m in…
more »Global Fusion Playlist: Jill Scott “Light Of The Sun”
There’s an uncanny aura in the air that has a feeling of soul revival, a feeling that the bright sun evokes in making you feel great, to get up, get out & do something & to just be sun…
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