Sly Stone Turned Isolation Into Inspiration, Forging a Path for a Generation of Music-Makers

Sly Stone Turned Isolation Into Inspiration, Forging a Path for a Generation of Music-Makers

By:Jose Valentino Ruiz |theconversation.com | Editorial Photo: IQ Inc In the fall of 1971, Sly and the Family Stone’s “There’s a Riot Goin’ On” landed like a quiet revolution. After two years of silence following the band’s mainstream success, fans expected more feel-good funk from the ensemble. What they got instead was something murkier and […]

Sade: Timeless Elegance of Soulful Music

Sade: Timeless Elegance of Soulful Music

By Janet Howard, Exclusive to New Black Voices | Editorial credit: Debby Wong / shutterstock.com  Sade Adu, known mononymously as Sade, is synonymous with smooth, soulful melodies, effortless elegance, and a magnetic presence that has captivated listeners for decades. Emerging as one of the most distinctive voices in music, Sade has left an indelible mark […]

Cissy Houston Passes Away at 91: Celebrated Gospel Star who Nurtured Daughter Whitney’s Legendary Career

Cissy Houston Passes Away at 91: Celebrated Gospel Star who Nurtured Daughter Whitney’s Legendary Career

By Janet Howard | Photos and video courtesy Double XXposure Media  Cissy Houston Passes Away at 91: Celebrated Gospel Star Who Nurtured Daughter Whitney’s Legendary Career Cissy Houston, the legendary gospel singer and mother of the late Whitney Houston, passed away at 91. With a career that spanned decades, Cissy made her mark in the […]