AFRAM Festival Announces New Updates for 2021 and 2022 Future AFRAM Festivals Move to Juneteenth Weekend, AFRAM 2021 Lineup Announced BALTIMORE, MD – Mayor Brandon M. Scott and Baltimore City Recreation and Parks (BCRP) announced today the talent lineup for the 2021 AFRAM Festival. This year’s festival will provide Baltimoreans a week-long hybrid experience beginning […]
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The magical musical world of the 70s
Belinda Merritt is a multimedia specialist and on-air radio personality. By Belinda Merritt Special to the AFRO The 1970s was a good period for music and lovers of music, not to mention 70s music has influenced the music we listen to today. Artists Bruno Mars, Anderson Paak and Silk Sonic’s current hit, “Leave the Door […]
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The amazing voice of Aretha Franklin filled a generation with ‘Respect’
Baltimore native Brenda Alford has loved Aretha Franklin since the first time she heard her sing (Photo courtesy Brenda Alford) By Brenda Alford AFRO Guest editor It was 1961 (be patient, dear reader- I’ll get you to the 70s). I was 11 years old, feeling betwixt, bothered and bewildered, like most “tweens” on the verge […]
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From aria to soul: I love it all
Frances “Toni” Murphy Draper, AFRO CEO and Publisher By Frances “Toni” Murphy Draper As a ‘child’ of the sixties, I listened to a lot of Motown music from Stevie Wonder to Mary Wells; from the Temptations to the Supremes; from the Miracles to the Marvelettes; from Gladys Knight and the Pips to Marvin Gaye, just […]
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People music: An homage to Herbie
Herbie Hancock’s 70s oeuvre is a series of masterworks hanging on the wall of our mental museums, A Theme in Variations of browns and blues, brilliant, vibrant and prosaic. (Courtesy photo) By Darin Atwater Special to the AFRO The 70s arrived bronzed and honey glazed, slow roasted from the heat of 10 turbulent summers turning […]
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Tina Knowles Lawson and Snoop Dogg make guest appearances on TBS’ series debut “Friday Night Vibes” hosted by Tiffany Haddish and Deon Cole
Tiffany Haddish, Tina Knowles Lawson, Snoop Dogg and Deon Cole Knowles Lawson Joins Snoop Dogg for the Series Debut Guest Line-Up, Friday, June 18 at 7:30 p.m. ET/PT LOS ANGELES – June 15, 2021 – “Friday Night Vibes™,” a new 52-week movie destination that spotlights feel-good comedies, action-packed blockbusters and culturally significant storytelling inclusive of diverse […]
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Robert Gordy Jr., nephew of Motown founder Berry Gordy, found deceased in his home
Robert Gordy Jr. (Screengrab) Announcing the deceased Robert Gordy Jr. Robert Gordy Jr. was found deceased in his home in Las Vegas, NV on Thursday June 3, 2021. Cause Unknown. Robert Gordy Jr. is the Nephew of Berry Gordy, Founder of Motown Records. Robert Gordy Jr. was a Hitsville/Motown kid. Robert was a passionate advocate […]
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MGM National Harbor announces return of live concerts, comedians and more for 2021
Sebastian Maniscalco kicks off all-star lineup coming to The Theater this year NATIONAL HARBOR, Md. (June 14, 2021) – The Theater at MGM National Harbor announces the return of live entertainment with some of the biggest musical acts and comedians scheduled to take the stage in July. Sebastian Maniscalco, recently named Billboard’s “Comedian of the […]
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Film Review: ‘Tina’
If Tina Turner needs any further proof that she is truly loved—besides records sales, bestselling books and throngs of concert goers—she will likely get more verification when her fans and curiosity seekers will tune in by the droves to HBO for this retrospective. A touching evocative diary that chronicles Turners’ past and present and cements […]
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Tiffany Haddish to embody Florence Griffith Joyner in upcoming biopic
Tiffany Haddish is about to put her comedic talents to the side and reveal her athleticism to portray Olympic champion Florence Griffith Joyner in an upcoming biopic. (Image source: Instagram-@tiffanyhaddish) By Michael “Ice-Blue” Harris Rolling Out (NNPA Newswire) – Tiffany Haddish is about to put her comedic talents to the side and reveal her athleticism […]
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Trina and Eve to rep female rap MCs in upcoming Verzuz battle
Verzuz announced that Trina and Eve will feature in their next head-to-head musical battle on June 16. (Image courtesy Instagram) By Michael “Ice-Blue” Harris Rolling Out (NNPA Newswire) – Miami rapper Trina will be squaring off against Philly and Ruff Ryder MC, Eve on June 16 in the next Verzuz battle in what appears to […]
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#BlackMusicMonth: Brandon Camphor & OneWay release acapella ‘Lift Every Voice and Sing’
Brandon Camphor & OneWay released an acapella rendition of “Lift Every Voice and Sing,” on June 4, as a way of celebrating Black Music Month. (Courtesy Photo) By Micha Green AFRO D.C. and Digital Editor mgreen@afro.com As June marks Black Music Month, D.C.-based Billboard charting Gospel group Brandon Camphor & OneWay celebrated with an acapella […]