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Young Dolph laid to rest in Memphis
Rapper Young Dolph was laid to rest Tuesday in his native city of Memphis. The 36-year-old rapper, whose real is The post Young Dolph laid to rest in Memphis appeared first on TheGrio.
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Kendrick Lamar’s Short Film For “We Cry Together” Exclusively To Laemmle Theater In L.A
'We Cry Together' is one of the standout tracks on Kendrick Lamar's final album on TDE, and fans have been screaming for a visual for it. If you live in Los Angeles, you're in for a treat. Since the release of Mr. Morale & The Big Steppers, 'We Cry Together' has been one of the […]
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John Legend announces 2022 Las Vegas residency
John Legend will headline a Las Vegas residency this spring. The Zappos Theater at Planet Hollywood will host “Love In The post John Legend announces 2022 Las Vegas residency appeared first on TheGrio.
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Blues music was birthed by slavery, racism, and Jim Crow
… brilliantly illuminates the influence of African Americans on American culture and history … twentysomething, Newark, N.J.-born, African-American, Lower East Side-based Beat … blues span the experiences of Black American life. Worksongs were the music …
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She Reps: Sheila Nicole - DW
My journey in music began back in 2017 after I decided to finally put aside my fears and use my God given talents. Though I've had a passion for the arts (visual, acting, dancing) I was always drawn to writing. At the early age of 6, I started writing poems which eventually progressed into rapping
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GWEN DERU TODAY… **READ THE BIRMINGHAM TIMES. Catch up on the news! **THURSDAY NIGHT WORKOUTS with Live Females at the Blu Onyx. **6th ANNUAL JAWBONE JAM at Iron City. **SOUND AND SHAPE with YANCEY AND THE YAH YAH’S at The Nick. **LIVE KARAOKE SHOWCASE hosted by LOGAN THE ENTERTAINER, every
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James “Yank” Rachell: Known as the “Elder Statesman of the Blues”
James 'Yank' Rachell was a country blues musician who was known as the 'elder statesman of the blues.' His musical career spanned seven decades, as he performed from the early 1920s until the 1990s. Although Rachell primarily was an exponent of the blues mandolin, he also played the
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JUNETEENTH EVENTS - DW
Juneteenth Tennis Exhibition Event will start at 7:00 a.m. on Saturday, June 18, at Kiest Tennis Center in Dallas. A special feature this year will be our Celeb Doubles Match, which includes State Representative (D-111) Yvonne Davis and Dallas Mayor ProTem Chad West. The fundraiser helps promote
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'Bel-Air' star Coco Jones releases Teyana Taylor-directed video for 'Caliber'
Coco Jones, star of Peacock's Bel-Air dropped the visuals for her latest single, 'Caliber,' on Thursday. The 'Caliber' music video The post 'Bel-Air' star Coco Jones releases Teyana Taylor-directed video for 'Caliber' appeared first on TheGrio.
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Cardi B named first-ever creative director in residence for Playboy
Cardi B continues to make new moves in her career, expanding outside of reality television and music. The latest comes The post Cardi B named first-ever creative director in residence for Playboy appeared first on TheGrio.
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Joseph Bologne de Saint Georges, the Black Mozart
By Tamara Shiloh, Black Press USA Black classical music artists have been performing publicly for more than 500 years. England’s King Henry VII and King Henry VIII were entertained by […] The post Joseph Bologne de Saint Georges, the Black Mozart appeared first on AFRO American
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Virtual no more! The Roots Picnic is back with four stages, Mary J., Kirk Franklin, Rakim, Rick Ross 
After two years of virtual performances, one of the most beloved urban festivals in the nation is returning to Philadelphia. The post Virtual no more! The Roots Picnic is back with four stages, Mary J., Kirk Franklin, Rakim, Rick Ross  appeared first on TheGrio.
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Jacqueline Avant's fatal shooting may not have been ‘random attack,’ police chief says
Police do not believe that the fatal shooting that left Jacqueline Avant dead was a “random attack.” Beverly Hills police The post Jacqueline Avant's fatal shooting may not have been ‘random attack,’ police chief says appeared first on TheGrio.
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B-Rocka or B-RICK? Brandy Goes Viral With Jack Harlow Diss Song
Jack Harlow not knowing Brandy & Ray J are related has led "The Boy Is Mine" singer to drop a diss track over his hit single, "First Class."
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STREAMED: Kanye West Drops “True Love” With the Late XXXTentacion, Eminem Releases Extended Edition Of “The Eminem Show”
Kanye West feat. XXXTentacion — “True Love” After teasing the track in a variety of ways, Kanye West finally unveils the streaming premiere of “True Love,” a highly-anticipated collaboration with the late XXXTentacion. “True love shouldn’t be this complicated / I thought I’d die in your
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Detroit ACE Partners With DSO to Offer Special, Musical Experience for Families | The Michigan Chronicle
The City Office of Arts, Culture and Entrepreneurship (Detroit ACE) is proud to partner with the Detroit Symphony Orchestra (DSO) kick off the summer season with a free Detroit Neighborhood Initiative Event Saturday, June 4, 1:00-5:00 p.m. at Durfee Innovation Center, 2470 Collingwood
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Celebrating Black Music Month: a 'profound and powerful' legacy - DefenderNetwork.com
Beyonce’ drops new music When it comes to being calculated with her career, superstar Beyonce’ strategically dropped “Break My Soul,” the first single from her upcoming seventh studio album, “Renaissance.” Forgoing […]
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9 questions I had when I read that Pete Rock is planning to sue Nas over royalties from 'The World Is Yours'
Have you ever been reading an article that seems straight out of a time capsule, so much so that you The post 9 questions I had when I read that Pete Rock is planning to sue Nas over royalties from 'The World Is Yours' appeared first on TheGrio.
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10 Early Artists Who Defined the Blues
These are the 10 crucial artists who helped define the genre of the blues. Each one contributed greatly to the music, whether through their instrumental skills — usually on the guitar — or vocal talents, and their early recordings and performances influenced the cultural impact of the blues and the
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Saucy Santana And Doechii Stand Out As LGBTQ Reps Of 2022 XXL Freshman Class
The members of the highly anticipated 2022 XXL Freshman class has been unveiled. This year's class includes Nardo Wick, Kali, Saucy Santana, Doechii, BabyTron, Babyface Ray, Cochise, Big 30, SoFaygo, Big Scarr and KayCyy.
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Accused killer of rapper Trouble turns himself in
Jamichael Jones, the man accused of fatally shooting Atlanta rapper Trouble, is in custody. The 33-year-old turned himself in to The post Accused killer of rapper Trouble turns himself in appeared first on TheGrio.
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Malawi audience is very supportive — Eli Njuchi
Malawi's youthful musician Eli Njuchi has said the receiving end in Malawi is very supportive towards art, hence putting the industry in the right direction. Speaking inside BBC's This is Africa program, the Malawian trendsetter has said musicians are more energised at the moment, thanks to the
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Country Music Association bans Confederate flag imagery from Tennessee festival 
Returning with its first in-person event in almost three years, the Country Music Association has announced a ban on the The post Country Music Association bans Confederate flag imagery from Tennessee festival  appeared first on TheGrio.
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Up Above My Head There’s Music in the air | The Madison Times
By LaKeshia N. Myers “Up above my head, I hear music n the air; up above my head, I hear music in the air; I really do believe there’s a heaven somewhere.” -Sister Rosetta Tharpe The month of June is special, not only so we celebrate fathers, pride, and Caribbean heritage, it is Black Music
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Isaiah Rashad addresses sex tape, identifies as 'sexually fluid'
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Black Music Lives: A salute to the artists you love best - DefenderNetwork.com
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Following DaBaby’s now-infamous Rolling Loud backlash online, he decided to meet with HIV/AIDS organizations to become better educated on the topics. However, several of those orgs revealed that he never made a financial contribution to them.
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BET Says "We Love Lil Nas X" In Response To Homophobic Accusations
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