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‘Farewell Amor’ Is A Moving Tale Of An African Immigrant Family Reconnecting After Years Of Separation
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‘Farewell Amor’ Is A Moving Tale Of An African Immigrant Family Reconnecting After Years Of Separation

We touch base with director Ekwa Msangi on her debut feature being a timely universal account of the Black immigrant experience.
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Country Star Mickey Guyton Dishes Her Grammy Nod With Rissi Palmer On Apple Music's ‘Color Me Country’

The voice behind “Black Like Me” is the first Black woman to receive a nod in the country category in 45 years.
By Antoinette Isama · Dec 7, 2020
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Amaarae Makes a Bold and Fierce Debut with ‘The Angel You Don’t Know’

We touch base with the Ghanaian-American songstress on her first full-length album and how she’s pushing the needle in African pop.
By Antoinette Isama · Nov 30, 2020
Valerie June Returns With Three Enchanting Tracks Full of Evergreen Life Lessons
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Valerie June Returns With Three Enchanting Tracks Full of Evergreen Life Lessons

'Stay / Stay Meditation / You And I' is the country-soul mystic’s first release in three years.
By Antoinette Isama · Nov 13, 2020
‘RESIDUE’ Is Merawi Gerima’s Salient Archive On The DC That Once Was
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‘RESIDUE’ Is Merawi Gerima’s Salient Archive On The DC That Once Was

We speak with the filmmaker about how his debut feature, tapped by Ava Duvernay’s ARRAY, is a necessary commentary on gentrification in Black neighborhoods
By Antoinette Isama · Oct 18, 2020
Apple Music Celebrates Soul And R&B’s Legacy With Soul September Campaign
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Apple Music Celebrates Soul And R&B’s Legacy With Soul September Campaign

The streaming platform is taking this month to amplify R&B icons, like Toni Braxton and John Legend, and newcomers with exclusive playlists and more.
By Antoinette Isama · Sep 15, 2020
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Jonathan Majors Is Set To Take On A Lead Role In Marvel’s ‘Ant-Man 3’

The "Lovecraft Country" star is making well-deserved headway in film and TV.
By Antoinette Isama · Sep 14, 2020
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5 Songs That Were Your Sound Track For The Summer

From DaBaby and Roddy Ricch to Megan Thee Stallion, hold on tight to the warmth of the summer with these chart-topping pop, rap, and R&B hits.
By Antoinette Isama · Sep 10, 2020
Reggae Crooner Tarrus Riley’s New Album, 'Healing,' Gives Needed Solace During These Trying Times
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Reggae Crooner Tarrus Riley’s New Album, 'Healing,' Gives Needed Solace During These Trying Times

We caught up with the  Jamaican artist on what inspired him to release his first project in six years.
By Antoinette Isama · Sep 5, 2020
Tiwa Savage Delivers A Soothing Approach To Afrobeat With New Album 'Celia'
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Tiwa Savage Delivers A Soothing Approach To Afrobeat With New Album 'Celia'

The Afrobeats trailblazer, who appeared in 'Black Is King,' declares she’s here to stay with this project.
By Antoinette Isama · Sep 2, 2020
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Burna Boy’s 'Twice As Tall' Is Repeat Worthy

The new album from the “African Giant” chronicles the ups and downs in the face of perseverance and enlists Sean "Diddy" Combs as executive producer.
By Antoinette Isama · Aug 18, 2020
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