The last man standing gets to tell the story. Otis Williams, founder of the Temptations and the sole surviving member of the group, wrote a memoir about the famed quintet’s […]
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Grammy Award-Winning Country Artist Pynk Beard Discusses His Music Journey and the Influence of Black Artistry in Country
Grammy Award-winning country artist Pynk Beard recently hosted a private listening party for his debut album Sugar & Salt, ahead of his scheduled appearance at the Rooted in Rhythm Festival in McKinney, Texas.
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Breaking Boundaries: IRAS’ Future of Indie Showcase Creates Space for First-Time SXSW Performers
The Future of Indie Showcase at Sahara Lounge, produced by the Independent Recording Arts Society and powered by Linktree, provided a platform for first-time South by Southwest performers to showcase their unique sound and form real connections in the industry.
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Artificial Intelligence, Hip-Hop and Education
The D.O.C. has big plans for young people and digital equity in Dallas, including the non-profit platform, DOC Cares, and the Dreams Experience Academy, which provides practical skills and pathways into high-growth creative and STEM-based industries.
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Pretty Fire by Charlayne Woodard at Soul Rep Theatre
Soul Rep Theatre Company will continue its 30th Anniversary year with the regional premiere of Charlayne Woodard’s autobiographical play, Pretty Fire, which explores her childhood during the Civil Rights Era and will be directed by Soul Rep Co-Founder and Co-Artistic Director Tonya Holloway.
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Eric Bellinger Talks Music, Legacy, and His ‘Now You See It’ Era
Eric Bellinger is a Grammy-winning artist and songwriter who has penned hits for the likes of Chris Brown, Usher, and Justin Bieber, and is now blending R&B and Afrobeats in his latest album, It Will All Make Sense Later.
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Bobbi Humphrey:Â A South Dallas Journey
Bobbi Humphrey, a legendary flutist, writer, poet, photographer, educator, activist, and record label owner, has had a profound impact on music and has been recognized by Billboard as the Best Female Instrumentalist in 1976.
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Super Bowl Kendrick Lamar’s performance
Kendrick Lamar’s Super Bowl LIX halftime show was a groundbreaking performance that was both provocative and culturally awakening, marking the first solo hip-hop artist to headline the event.
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Not Another Super Bowl Halftime Show:
Kendrick Lamar’s halftime show at Super Bowl LIX was a powerful message about the treatment of Black Americans, using metaphors from PlayStation video games and the American flag, to critique the government and the history of slavery.
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FLO’s Rise to Fame: Redefining Girl Power in Modern R&B
FLO, a London-born girl group, is redefining the narrative in the music industry by blending the golden era of 90s R&B with modern-day flair, and their performance at Coachella last year marked a milestone, solidifying their place not just as rising stars but as a movement.
