BLK JKS OK, so I made some rookie radio mistakes last night: I forgot to announce the last three songs. So, my apologies to Anti-Pop Consortium, Gordon Voidwell and The Cocker Spaniels. And, thanks again to Janelle Monae for setting aside time for that interview we did last week. It's presented here in its entirety. [...]
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REVIEW: Janelle Monae — "The ArchAndroid"
@janellemonae Many of us have waited almost three years since Janelle Monae's EP Metropolis Suite I of IV: The Chase was released. Along the way, we've been thrilled at her live shows by her unbridled energy. She's someone who leaves it all on the stage. But, I always wondered how she'd follow the EP [...]
My playlist from the WRFB launch — May 4, 2010
Over 500 people joined us for the launch of WRFB last night! And thanks to all who tuned in, not just for my show, but for the segments hosted by YankeeZulu, Christian Wikane and Shelley Nicole. I'll have info on a link to the podcast shortly. In the meantime, here's my set list (song/artist/time/album): Ready [...]
Detroit's Black Women Rock Weekend
Dopeness in the D this weekend, spearheaded by @jessicacaremoor. First, a tribute to funk diva Betty Davis featuring Tamar-Kali, Imani Uzuri, Steffanie Christi'an and Marcia Jones: On Sunday, there's a master class with many of these artists that focuses on inspiring young women to define their own terms of participation in the music industry. [...]
Ten Sistas Who Rocked The Decade
One of the decade’s best: Imani Uzuri While the Boldaslove.us crew is rolling out our “Best of” Lists, Jen Williams compiles a Top Ten of Sistas who Rocked the Decade (in no particular order): Res – Res started off the oh-ohs with her 2001 release “How I Do” and made a comeback last year with [...]
Great press coverage of the Boldaslove.us compilation
Since it's release in mid-October, our compilation is approaching 10,000 downloads on Amazon.com. First, I've got to take a minute and thank all of you who've downloaded it thusfar, those of you who've spread the word via your social media channels (huge thank you to the Boldaslove.us massive on Twitter and FB!), as well as [...]
Best of 2009: Noisettes, Burnt Sugar, Spearhead, Allen Toussaint + more!
Earl Douglas, Queens, NY, Boldaslove.us contributor and executive director of the Black Rock Coalition: Honeychild Coleman – Halo InsideShe's already the hardest working woman in show business, but then she turned around and made this pop-rock gem. Living Colour – The Chair In The DoorwayDon't call it a comeback, but the BRC's once and forever [...]
Best black rock releases of 2009
There was a lot of good music last year. Here’s a quick list of what I thought was tops, and it includes albums and artists that were reviewed or highlighted here, as well as stuff I was listening to. Best of 2009 (in no particular order): Honeychild Coleman, “Halo Inside (Come La Luna).” Bjork-shaded [...]
LISTENING POST: Tamar-Kali — "Pearl" (+ two mixes!)
Two words: Glory Hallelujah. There's a new Tamar-Kali single available to savor and enjoy. It gives us a taste of things to come, and whets our appetite for the new album, Black Bottom, that will drop in the new year, probably late spring. "Pearl" is a great guitar-driven grind, a joyful, exhuberant fury, even though [...]
Recap: Indiana University’s black rock conference
(l to r) Reebee Garofalo, Tamar-Kali, Moe Mitchell, Linda Tillery, Dr. Portia Maultsby, Greg Tate Frankly, it’s easy to think that wherever you are is the center of the Universe. In my case, that would be Brooklyn and New York City. But, in fact, there’s a lot going on—particularly in the world of black rock [...]
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