VIDEO: SMOD — “Les Dirigeants Africains” blog January 5, 2012 0The son of Malian pop duo Amadou & Miriam helps push that country's music in a new direction
NYC: globalFEST 2012 — January 8 blog January 5, 2012 0The 9th edition sees the festival redoubling its commitment to "find uncommonly good, often unheard sounds and bring them to the States."
Black Rock Coalition Orchestra Honors Gil Scott-Heron–1/14 blog January 5, 2012 0Explore the range and power of the late poet, author, musician, composer, orator, social critic, activist, humorist and humanitarian.
VIDEO: Idle Warship — “Laser Beams” + tour dates blog January 4, 2012 3Res and Talib Kweli give you a taste of their excellent album.
EDITORIAL: Our N-Word Conundrum blog January 3, 2012 1As the Rihanna-Jackie Magazine incident shows, we can't have it both ways with the N-word.
LISTENING POST: Jean Grae — “U & Me & Everyone We Know” blog January 3, 2012 1New music from the great Ms. Jean Grae.
LISTENING POST: J*Davey — “Turn The Lights Out” blog January 3, 2012 0Don't be surprised if you start dancing around your computer: You've been warned.
