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Hip-Hop & R&B
Sway DaSafo leaves a lasting legacy after the acclaimed British MC and producer passed away at his Ghana residence at age 44.
The global music community is mourning the sudden passing of Derek Safo, the visionary British rapper, producer, and entrepreneur professionally…
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Jazz & Blues
Blues Blast Magazine Issue 20-19 Highlights Jovin Webb, Mississippi Valley Festival, and Ten New Album Releases
The global blues and roots community finds itself immersed in a vibrant landscape of festival celebrations and high-profile album releases…
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Jazz & Blues
The Blues Vanguard in the Mississippi Delta: Sean Apple and the Fight to Preserve a Fading Legacy
In the heart of Clarksdale, Mississippi, a small, unassuming venue known as the Bad Apple Blues Club serves as a…
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Jazz & Blues
Reviewed: Zoe Rahman | Michael Arbenz
The Evolution of the Hull Suite: A Journey of Heritage and Sound Commissioned originally by the Hull Jazz Festival to…
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Hip-Hop & R&B
Drake Hides ‘Iceman’ Release Date In Huge Toronto Ice Structure
The rollout for Drake’s highly anticipated studio album, Iceman, has taken a literal and physical form on the streets of…
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Hip-Hop & R&B
Kandi Burruss publicly denounces ex-husband Todd Tucker for exploiting their private marriage details for his upcoming film project
The recent public disclosure of intimate marital history by producer Todd Tucker regarding his former spouse, reality television star and…
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Jazz & Blues
Global Jazz Landscapes and the Emergence of Southeast Asian Virtuosity: A Critical Examination of Julphan Tilapornputt’s Regards to You II
In the contemporary landscape of international improvised music, some of the most compelling and visceral artistic statements are increasingly emerging…
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Jazz & Blues
Frances Madden: A Melodic Bridge Between the Golden Age of Jazz and the Modern Stage
Less than a year ago, the name Frances Madden was largely absent from the broader international music conversation. However, following…
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Hip-Hop & R&B
Macklemore redirects $1 million from the Loop Tour to Palestinian organizations as support acts leave Ed Sheeran’s lineup.
The intersection of global political activism and the high-stakes world of international touring has reached a boiling point, culminating in…
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Hip-Hop & R&B
Jalen Brunson Expands Off-Court Empire With Launch of Family-Led Brand Advisory Firm Thirty Third Management Group
New York Knicks star guard Jalen Brunson is taking a commanding step into the business world with the official launch…
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