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D.C.’s ‘Black Broadway’ comes alive as fans celebrate 50 years of go-go music

Celebrate 50 years of D.C.'s homegrown go-go music at the Lincoln Theatre. Experience the magic of 'Chocolate City' and honor ...

Climate Change Animation ‘Black Butterflies’ Has Conquered Spain and Latin America — Now It Hopes to Take Flight in the U.S.

With an original song from Grammy-winning artist Rubén Blades, the film’s director and producer look to tackle the U.S.: ...

How Nigerian music executives are turning Canada into Africa’s next global gateway

With Africa’s sound driving global pop culture, Hi-Way 89 Entertainment is positioning Canada as a launchpad for the next generation of African and diaspora artists. CNN’s Larry Madowo follows ...
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Football fans far from home in Paris come together for the Africa Cup of Nations

Football fans from across Africa have gathered in Paris to back their teams, whether it's in a restaurant, a friend's flat or ...

African Children’s Choir plans January stops at Arkansas churches

A group of young Ugandan Christians will be singing in several Arkansas communities next month, including stops in Northwest Arkansas and the River Valley, sharing the music of their homeland as well ...

Law enforcement and community continue search for missing 12-year-old Oklahoma boy: what we know

Oklahoma law enforcement and the community are searching for a missing 12-year-old boy who was last seen a week ago in ...

OSBI offers $5,000 reward for anyone who can confirm location of missing 12-year-old Oklahoma boy

The Oklahoma State Bureau of Investigation has offered a $5,000 reward for anyone who can confirm the location of a missing ...

These Black Celebs Earned Street Cred With Naming Ceremonies In Their Hoods

Aretha Franklin, the “Queen of Soul,” was celebrated when Aretha Franklin Way was named in her honor in Detroit, after her ...
The Northwest Arkansas Democrat-Gazette

African Children’s Choir to perform at JBU

John Brown University and Siloam Springs Bible Church invite the community to a performance by the African Children's Choir on Jan. 9.
The Times of Israel

Speaking the language of music, Israeli-born couple brings Moroccan roots to US university

Neta Elkayam and Amit Hai Cohen draw on rediscovered heritage to connect with students at the historically Black Xavier ...
MusicRadar

“I opened the door... he had the guitar in his hands. It was him playing the jazz. I had no idea that he was that good”: Mark Tremonti on Alter Bridge’s “secret weapon ...

“We’ve had such a long relationship. We love hanging out,” says Tremonti. “We’d go to 5150, he’d come hang out with us, we’d ...

Christina Haack Rings in the New Year During Blended Family Vacation with Boyfriend and Ex-Husband

Christina Haack is ringing in the New Year on a blended family vacation with her boyfriend Chris Larocca, ex-husband Tarek El ...