Music
Why ‘Barbie’ and ‘The Little Mermaid’ made 2023 the dead girl summer
September 13, 2023
By: The Conversation
How some Muslim and non-Muslim rappers alike embrace Islam’s greeting of peace
August 28, 2023
By: The Conversation
Through space and rhyme: How hip-hop uses Afrofuturism to take listeners on journeys of empowerment
August 11, 2023
By: The Conversation
Hip-hop at 50: 7 essential listens to celebrate rap’s widespread influence
August 11, 2023
By: The Conversation
Taylor Swift’s Eras Tour is a potent reminder that the internet is not real life
August 9, 2023
By: The Conversation
Sinead O’Connor was once seen as a sacrilegious rebel, but her music and life were deeply infused with spiritual seeking
July 30, 2023
By: The Conversation
Deaf rappers who lay down rhymes in sign languages are changing what it means for music to be heard
July 28, 2023
By: The Conversation
Exclusive: Usher inspires youth at New Look Foundation’s 2023 Disruptivator Summit
July 24, 2023
By: Site Editor
Tony Bennett: the timeless visionary who, with a nod to America’s musical heritage, embraced the future
July 23, 2023
By: The Conversation
Essence Fest: Lauryn Hill, Hip-Hop 50, And Janelle Monae Headline Day 2
July 2, 2023
By: A.R. Shaw, Executive Editor