VIDEO: Vernon Reid talks writing "Cult of Personality" and the riffs behind it Rob Fields Artists/Bands December 15, 2009
The Pleasures & Perils of Race in the Post-Race Era Rob Fields blog December 2, 2009 0Just came across this. Stanford University English professor Michele Elam offers a compelling talk that begins that explores the question,...
TONIGHT: Fire + Fire, the Gypsy & Black experience Rob Fields blog November 19, 2009 0See below for discount ticket information. From the press release: Hungarian Gypsy and Black American musicians will share the stage...
Two ways to look at white privilege Rob Fields Connections August 30, 2009 2Comedy works best when it’s based on truth, and there’s a lot of truth in the Elon’s work. As you’ll...
Talking Black rock at the National Black Arts Festival Rob Fields Connections July 29, 2009 0Today, folks from all over the country are converging on Atlanta to kick off the National Black Arts Festival, a...
In Conversation with Maya Azucena Rob Fields Artists/Bands July 17, 2009 2Maya Azucena is a woman of many talents: Singer, songwriter, producer, and now video host! You may recall from an...
The Michael Jackson Sample Map Rob Fields Connections July 1, 2009 1I'm not sure if this is the entire universe of Michael Jackson samples, but this map is pretty cool nonetheless. ...
So much Michael Rob Fields Connections June 27, 2009 3Lots being written about the Michael Jackson in these days following his untimely death. Here's just the tip of the...
Video from Farai Chideya's "Kiss The Sky" book party Rob Fields Connections May 15, 2009 0Some video shot by Baratunde Thurston of Jack & Jill Politics last night at Farai's party. The affair was held...
Kandia Crazy Horse's Southern Rock Symposium @ Princeton — May 8-9 Rob Fields Connections May 3, 2009 0First, much belated congrats are in order to fellow traveler and award-winning rock critic Kandia Crazy Horse, who is the...
SXSW09 Panel Recap: "A Dream Deferred: Black rock" Rob Fields Community April 5, 2009 1I had a great first experience at SXSW. Austin's a great town (at least what I could see of it),...