Shortly after the word ‘diva’ left the confines of opera terminology, the term came to describe female performers of any genre with an incredible voice, undeniable charisma and the ‘it’ factor. For most Baby Boomers, those singers-turned-superstars included Aretha Franklin, Diana Ross, Tina Turner, Gladys Knight, Whitney Houston and Chaka Khan; women who raised the… Continue reading Faith Evans & The “R&B Divas,” Advance ST CD Review
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Antoine Dunn: Cleveland Roots & A Soulful Legacy (ST Interview)
Thanks to being raised in the church, discovered in the choir and able to craft his debut with a legendary producer while touring with established hit makers, success seems practically guaranteed for singer, songwriter and Cleveland native Antoine Dunn. A former choir director with an opera-singing older brother and a gospel-singing aunt (Adrian Dunn and… Continue reading Antoine Dunn: Cleveland Roots & A Soulful Legacy (ST Interview)
Michael Jackson, “Bad” 25th Anniversary Edition, ST Review
1987 had to be a daunting year for Michael Jackson: the good news was that one-man-musical machine was the hottest entertainer on the planet, reaping the rewards of an artistic gamble he had made eight years earlier when he hand-picked the iconic Quincy Jones to collaborate with him on his first post-Motown solo projects, Off… Continue reading Michael Jackson, “Bad” 25th Anniversary Edition, ST Review
Bone Thugz N Harmony: Their Legacy, Their Grind & The Secret To Keeping Fans
*As a Cleveland native, please trust and believe that I know about BTNH: Wish was as cool as a fan when we chatted ahead of a show. When I did catch them at The House of Blues, it was after waiting for them in a packed revenue nearly 2 hours past showtime as they navigated… Continue reading Bone Thugz N Harmony: Their Legacy, Their Grind & The Secret To Keeping Fans
DVD Review, “Something From Nothing: The Art of Rap”
DJing, B-boying, graffiti and MCing: like the primary colors on a spectrum wheel, those are the basic elements that comprise hip-hop. In the 40 years since its origin in the streets of New York, the once-underground entertainment form has transcended boundaries of class and race to become a globally-recognized and all-encompassing influence on music,… Continue reading DVD Review, “Something From Nothing: The Art of Rap”