The steps towards stardom are seemingly incomparable today to what they have traditionally been. When it comes to accumulating a fan-base, cultivating an image, and …
Kendrick Lamar Makes History With First Pulitzer Prize Awarded to a Rapper
In late May of 2018, popular rapper Kendrick Lamar accepted the first-ever Pulitzer Prize for Music awarded to a hip-hop artist. Lamar’s well-deserved Pulitzer is …
Ladysmith Black Mambazo
“Ladysmith Black Mambazo wants to break cultural boundaries, emulating a message of peace, love, hope, and harmony.” Nelson Mandela defined the Grammy Award-winning South African …
The Cross-Cultural Collaboration of The Silk Road Ensemble
Whether they are looking for answers, or wanting to distract themselves from everything going on in the public sphere, humans turn to music for comfort. …
Roy Hargrove: The Man Who Bent Music
On November 2nd 2018, revolutionary musician Roy Hargrove passed away at the tragically young age of 49. While to his loyal followers, collaborators, and fans, …
Rock&Roll Generation
Rock and roll broke boundaries, signalling an awakening in American youth culture. It was different, unique, rebellious, and sexy. Famous for its sexual connotations and …
Aretha Franklin
On August 12, 2018, the world mourned the loss of highly respected and adored Aretha Franklin. Known as “The Queen of Soul,” her legacy will …