While it would be far-fetched to categorize them as “an oppressed minority,” Black rock musicians could certainly be identified, with a few notable exceptions, as “a generally overlooked minority.”
When rap music was introduced in late 1979 with a huge hit titled “Rapper’s Delight,” just about everybody believed the catchy song was a one-time-only novelty.
This story has nothing to do with the 50th anniversary of Motown Record Corporation, although hearing about that momentous occasion may have planted a subconscious seed.
Detroit's Music Hall Center for the Performing Arts in conjunction with Wayne State University Theater Department is casting for “Ain't Misbehavin,'” the Fats Waller musical for a run at Music Hall Center's Jazz Café in December and throughout the coming year.
Kimmie Horne has been a favorite in metro Detroit and beyond (including Japan) for a substantial number of years. Her foundation has always been R&B with its many variations. But something else began to bubble to the surface, and now it’s available for all to hear.
They often say that life imitates art and the same holds true in the latest thriller, sci-fi film, Surrogates starring Bruce Willis and Radha Mitchell.
“I know a great recipe when I see it and this book is full of them,” said superstar and super cook Patti LaBelle. “B. Smith has really captured the heart of delicious, yet healthy, southern cooking.” An endorsement like that would be hard to beat.
There are couples who, with no special effort, just make you feel good because they radiate authentic happiness, a love that runs deep, and mutual pride. To put it another way, they are crazy about each other. And you can’t imagine each partner ever being with anyone else.
It came as no surprise when it was announced months ago that the always exuberant Wayne Brady would be the host of the updated version of the game show classic “Let’s Make a Deal,” airing on CBS.
