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NYC: "Africolor"–Now through September 10
A recently opened exhibit explores the relationship between Africa, color and color photography
Tamra Davis's "Jean-Michel Basquiat: The Radiant Child"
The rise and fall of Jean-Michel Basquiat as captured by his friend, filmmaker Tamra Davis. It’s tragic and poignant, but if you’re like me, you may find yourself hoping against reason that somehow this time it will be different and he won’t be dead by age 27.
PHOTOS: Tamar-Kali’s album release event–July 16
The Geechee goddess had her hardcore warrior soul on full blast, and we were so grateful.
UPCOMING: Fela exhibit at NYC's Caribbean Cultural Center — 6/10-8/6
Thanks to our Ngozi and the folks at Society HAE for giving me a heads up on this. Check it out: This exhibition seeks to pay tribute to one of the African Diaspora’s most influential living ancestors as well as critique the complexity of his persona. Life After Death: A Multi-Media Analysis of the Persona [...]
Noteworthy writing on Lena Horne
"So many of us grew up knowing Lena Horne," I said to my wife Bridgett earlier tonight. "Several generations grew up on Lena Horne," she replied. She was 92 years old when she passed away yesterday. Pretty incredible, right? Here's a quick sample of some of the writing that's been done about her today. First, [...]
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