BélO keeps the socially conscious spirit of reggae alive, mixing it with the vibrant sounds of his native Pétion-Ville, Haiti’s music central.
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VIDEO: SMOD — “Les Dirigeants Africains”
The son of Malian pop duo Amadou & Miriam helps push that country’s music in a new direction
NYC: globalFEST 2012 — January 8
The 9th edition sees the festival redoubling its commitment to “find uncommonly good, often unheard sounds and bring them to the States.”
Black Rock Coalition Orchestra Honors Gil Scott-Heron–1/14
Explore the range and power of the late poet, author, musician, composer, orator, social critic, activist, humorist and humanitarian.
VIDEO: Idle Warship — “Laser Beams” + tour dates
Res and Talib Kweli give you a taste of their excellent album.
EDITORIAL: Our N-Word Conundrum
As the Rihanna-Jackie Magazine incident shows, we can’t have it both ways with the N-word.
LISTENING POST: J*Davey — “Turn The Lights Out”
Don’t be surprised if you start dancing around your computer: You’ve been warned.
REVIEW: Dee Rees’ “Pariah”
A universal story of young woman gaining the confidence to declare her individuality.
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