Don't Be Cynical Rob Fields Inspiration June 23, 2009 0It's easy to overlook an enemy that lurks within us all. Here's what I mean. I sent this item yesterday...
SXSW09 Roundup: Quincy Jones keynote–3/19/09 Rob Fields Artists/Bands March 23, 2009 0I've been telling folks: I hear the word "keynote"–especially when attached to an icon like Quincy Jones–and I expect 20-30...
Odetta, 1930 – 2008, "a majestic figure in American music" Rob Fields Artists/Bands December 3, 2008 0All of music's flags should be at half mast today. Mourn the loss, but celebrate the life, I say. So...
Yes, we can, but hope is not enough! Rob Fields Community October 20, 2008 0As much as our CMJ showcase is important, the election on November 4 is moreso. That’s why I urge all...
Broad shoulders, indeed Rob Fields Iconography October 16, 2008 2My wife sent me this photo yesterday. A friend had forwarded it to her with a caption that said–and I’m...
Weekend preview #3: Kindred Cool photography exhibit—8/3 Rob Fields Connections July 31, 2008 0The friendship of giants Ralph Ellison, Romare Bearden, and Albert Murray inspires an exhibit of photos of contemporary musicians who’ve...
Learning to be Michelle Obama Rob Fields Identity June 16, 2008 0Can any of us imagine what it must’ve been like to be Black and at an Ivy League school in...
Say it with me: "President Obama" Rob Fields cultural shift June 4, 2008 6The new American power couple From Barack’s historic remarks last night: Sixteen months have passed since we first stood together...
NPR (and I) look at the legacy of Bo Diddley Rob Fields Artists/Bands June 3, 2008 0I had the pleasure of being asked to be on NPR’s News and Notes with Farai Chideya today to talk...
Official Black Rock Coalition statement regarding Bo Diddley Rob Fields Artists/Bands June 3, 2008 1BRC Director of Operations Darrell McNeill sent me this statement in the wake of the passing of rock ‘n’ roll...
