Acclaimed Jazz Vocalist Andy Bey Dies at 85
Clay Cane
May 2, 2025
Andy Bey, the acclaimed jazz singer known for his remarkable four-octave range, died April 26 at the Actors Fund Home in Englewood, New Jersey. He
Posts tagged: music
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Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Unveils 2025 Inductees
Clay Cane
April 29, 2025
The Rock & Roll Hall of Fame unveiled its 2025 list of inductees, featuring trailblazing acts like OutKast and Salt-N-Pepa. OutKast—the influential Atlanta duo made
This Day in History: Bob Marley Unites Rivals at One Love Peace Concert in 1978
Clay Cane
April 22, 2025
On April 22, 1978, the One Love Peace Concert was held at the National Stadium in Kingston, Jamaica. It brought together some of reggae’s biggest
This Day in History: Music Icon Prince Passes Away in 2016
Clay Cane
April 21, 2025
On this day in 2016, Prince passed away at 57. His bold sound, boundary-breaking style, and cultural legacy continue to influence music and inspire millions.
This Day in History: Aretha Franklin, the “Queen of Soul,” Born in 1942
Clay Cane
March 25, 2025
Aretha Franklin, the legendary “Queen of Soul,” was born on this day, March 25, 1942, in Memphis, Tennessee. Known for her powerful voice and unforgettable
Jazz and R&B Legend Roy Ayers Dies at 84
Clay Cane
March 6, 2025
Roy Ayers, the legendary jazz and R&B musician known as the “godfather of neo-soul,” has died at 84 after a long illness. His family announced
Soul Singer Gwen McCrae Dies at 81, Days After R&B Legend Jerry Butler Passes at 85
Clay Cane
February 26, 2025
Soul-funk singer Gwen McCrae, known for hits like “Rockin’ Chair” and “Funky Sensation,” passed away on Sunday, Feb. 23, at 81. Celebrated for her lasting
Top 10 African-American Characters in Comics & Video Games
Terry Jetter
February 25, 2025
From Static Shock to Black Panther, discover 10 Black characters who shaped comics and gaming, breaking barriers and inspiring fans with their powerful stories.
Voletta Wallace, Mother of The Notorious B.I.G., Dies at 78
Clay Cane
February 24, 2025
According to the Associated Press, Voletta Wallace, mother of the late rapper The Notorious B.I.G., died Friday at 78. Monroe County Coroner Thomas Yanac confirmed
Mariah Carey, Chubby Checker, OutKast Among 2025 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Nominees
Clay Cane
February 12, 2025
According to the Associated Press, Mariah Carey, Chubby Checker, and OutKast are among the nominees for the 2025 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame induction.
10 Albums Turning 30 in 2024
Starrene Rhett Rocque
November 11, 2024
When it comes to music, 1994 was a busy year. Mary J. Blige released her seminal sophomore album, My Life, Outkast dropped their debut, Sourthernplayalisticadillacmuzik,
B-Mack’s Latest Single “Ugly Head” Nods to the Grotesque
AURN Newsroom
October 8, 2021
Black Rock Music Series: Native New Yorker and indie scene mainstay B-Mack brings electro-pop, funk and rock to magnify the ugliness of the 2020s.
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