LISTENING POST: Stew & The Negro Problem — “Sexy Brooklyn Mami” Listening Post July 28, 2012 0New music from Stew & Heidi.
Happy birthday, Betty Davis! Music July 27, 2012 0Just a reminder to take a minute in praise to a true funk-rock innovator.
TRAILER: Ava DuVernay’s “Middle Of Nowhere” Film/TV July 25, 2012 0Anticipation grows for Ava DuVernay's next film. And for good reason.
@Weeksville Series Finishes Strong: Stew & Heidi PLUS Just A Band — July 28 Events July 25, 2012 0A great lineup wraps the 2012 Garden Party series!
PHILLY: Check Out The BlackStar Film Festival — August 2-5 Film/TV July 25, 2012 1A new film festival augments Philly's already rich cultural landscape
LISTENING POST: Michael Hill’s Blues Mob — “U.S. Blues Again” Listening Post July 24, 2012 0Bluesman Michael Hill gives us a taste of his new album, set for an August 28 release
UPCOMING: Nucomme’s Multimedia Birthday Tribute to Betty Davis — July 29 Events July 24, 2012 2A multimedia tribute to Miles' muse, and in innovator in her own right
UPCOMING: Willis Earl Beal & Krystle Warren @ Weeksville — 7/21 Events July 20, 2012 1Two "new" artists who are really worth checking out this weekend.
LISTENING POST: Meshell Ndegeocello feat. Valerie June — “Be My Husband” Listening Post July 19, 2012 0A taste of Meshell's upcoming homage to Nina Simone
Meshell Ndegeocello Reworks Nina Simone on “Pour Une Âme Souveraine” Music July 19, 2012 1Meshell reworks Nina Simone with help from Sinead O'Connor, Toshi Reagon, Valerie June and others.