“Jeffrey Brown sits down with Blanchard, who grew up in New Orleans, to discuss the role of music in film, why writing it requires “putting your ego aside” and how he feels about being considered for an Academy Award” Stream your PBS favorites with the PBS app: https://to.pbs.org/2Jb8twG Find more from PBS NewsHour at https://www.pbs.org/newshour…
“Red Hawk Singers is a traditional Indigenous big drum group; who began in 1980 outside of Brantford along the Six Nations of the Grand River. Red Hawk Singers comprises of Northern, Southern singing style with Iroquoian Social Dance songs. Red Hawk Singers is proud to be a good role model for young Indigenous Peoples to…
“Unlikely Heroes is a psychedelic Hip-Hop/Punk band from Oakland, CA. This band has been making waves in and outside of their local scene with exciting/introspective jams that leave concertgoers physically drained and mentally well-fed. They are releasing their self-titled debut EP 4/7/18 that has been long awaited for by fans and playlist curators throughout the…
“Not many artists can go from gracing the stage at New York’s legendary Blue Note with a full jazz band to recording dance records with the likes of Nicodemus, No Regular Play as well as performing in front of thousands at Vienna’s Donauinselfest. STIMULUS does it effortlessly. The Brooklyn born MC and DJ was discovered…
“Ché speaks candidly about growing up in South West London. Ché Lingo is a rapper/MC from South West London who started out with performances at youth clubs in Clapham Junction – since then he’s steadily worked on his live shows, built a still-growing, fervent following, and put out some seriously good music – including collaborations…
“Stax Music Academy is located on the site of the original Stax Records studio in historic Soulsville, which many legendary musicians — including Aretha Franklin, Memphis Slim, and Booker T. Jones — called home. It aims to nurture the next generation of musicians in the Memphis neighborhood that defined soul music.” Watch more at https://www.pbs.org/newshour/
“EL COLOR DE LA LIBERTAD | THE COLOR OF FREEDOM ft. 7th Graders from Alexander Mitchell Integrated Arts School, MC(mikal), Klassik & Sista Strings. Made in Milwaukee, WI. PROJECT LEAD: MC(mikal) EDUCATION COORDINATOR: Nora Justin DIRECTED BY: Wes Tank & MC(mikal) ADDT’L CAMERA: Angel Monroy, Leniel Flores Torres & Issac Sherman MUSIC PRODUCTION: Klassik (composition…
“Live musical performance by Radio Jarocho, a New York band who specialize in son jarocho, a mix of Afro-Caribbean, Spanish and Mexican indigenous dance and music. The band has just released a new album, “Rios de Norte y Sur: Rivers of the North and South.” The album features the master jarana player and poet Zenen…
“On Monday, rapper Kendrick Lamar became the first non-classical or jazz musician to ever win a Pulitzer Prize for Music. Lamar has topped the charts with music that tackles issues of race, politics, religion and even mental health. The Pulitzer follows the five Grammy Awards won by Lamar in January for ”DAMN.,” his fourth studio…
“3D Urban Dance Team is a student organization at The Ohio State University. Founded in 2001, the team uses a fusion of jazz, hip-hop, and urban styles to create dynamic routines. 3D Urban wants their movement to reflect the diversity of each member and portray a story of inclusion and positivity. 3D Urban Dance Team…