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 […]
Editorial credit: s_bukley / Shutterstock.com Grammy award-winning singer Roberta Flack, whose iconic hits like “Killing Me Softly with His Song” and “The First Time Ever I Saw Your Face” defined an era, has passed away at the age of 88. A representative for Flack confirmed the news to NBC News, announcing that the legendary artist […]
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 […]
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 […]