by Stacy M. Brown --
About one year before Prince’s death, the Purple Rain icon called his favorite bassist, BrownMark, and flew him out to his famous Minneapolis area home called Paisley Park.
“He was riding his bicycle, and when...
by Najee El-Amin --
The music industry is beginning to take notice of one of Memphis’ most promising artists. Kendrick P. has been making music since he was 17 years old and there has been no looking back since.
“I feel...
For years, the Christian Methodist Episcopal (CME) Church has suffered from a shortage of musicians in local churches, according to Bishop Henry Williamson, Prelate of the First Episcopal District.
“There is a great dearth of musicians who can play the...
“Rawer than Raw” – the 27th studio album by international bluesman Bobby Rush – netted Memphis’ own a second Grammy Award Sunday night.
“We are just so happy to receive this second Grammy,” said Rush. “It’s so rewarding to know...
by Stacy M. Brown --
Mary Wilson was a friend to the Black Press of America, a neighbor to the world, and the radiance she exuded never seem to fade. At 76, the Supremes legend is gone too soon.
Wilson died...
by Nsenga K. Burton, Ph.D. --
The blogosphere is weeping over the loss of John “Ecstasy” Fletcher of the legendary rap group Whodini! Fletcher, known as “Ecstasy” was found dead in his Atlanta-area home Wednesday.
The Brooklyn rap trio Whodini! had...
by Mesfin Fekadu --
NEW YORK — Beyoncé is bringing her black parade to the Grammys: The pop star’s anthem about Black pride scored multiple nominations Tuesday, making her the leading contender with nine.
Beyoncé picked up song and record of...
by Stacy M. Brown --
At 22, Paris Jackson bears the scars of a childhood that took a devastating turn 11 years ago with the death of her father, Michael Jackson.
After the King of Pop’s death, a chaotic years-long struggle with family turmoil and...
Pat Mitchell Worley was repping the Memphis Music Foundation in 2011 when she created the Memphis Music Month initiative, which is getting a relaunch this October.
Now the executive director of the Stax Music Academy, Worley is upbeat about Memphis...
It's official: "I'm Good" -- the new single by Larry D -- was officially released Friday (Sept. 18) after its premiere earlier this month.
The former lead singer of The Bar-Kays, who has been busy with his music endeavors since...