Jazz pianist and composer Rodney Franklin died July 8th at the age of 67. His niece announced his passing via the GoFundMe page that was created for his medical costs. Franklin was a major contributor to the jazz-funk movement of the late 1970s and 1980s because of his hit single,Continue Reading
Sparky D, one of the earliest battle rappers in hip-hop history, has passed away at the age of 61. Born Doreen C. Broadnax, she hailed from Brownsville, Brooklyn, and was originally a member of a crew called the Playgirls, who were known for performing their raps in alphabetical order. SparkyContinue Reading
As part of the opening week celebrations for the Obama Presidential Center, former First Lady Michelle Obama and two-time Grammy Award-winning Nigerian artist Tems made a surprise appearance to inspire a group of young women attending a songwriting workshop in the center’s new, state-of-the-art Media Suite. The June 16 workshopContinue Reading
Clive Davis died June 22nd at age 94 after suffering from a respiratory illness. Davis dominated the music industry for more than five decades as the chief executive of Columbia Records, the founder of Arista Records and J Records, and the chief creative officer of Sony Music Entertainment. His earContinue Reading