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Magic of Motown

From his underground hit ‘Madness’ in 1990 to remixing legends like Michael Jackson and Chaka Khan, the Grammy nominee reflects on Chicagos music legacy, the birth of house music, and his latest venture into the world of documentary with BET.com.

Growing up, I wanted to be Bob Marley. Nothing more, nothing less. I bought every one of his cassettes I could see. I read and memorized the lyrics of his songs from those Onitsha market printed booklets that mangled the words of the reggae musician. I went as far as buying his interviews. Though it was challenging to understand Patwa, I enjoyed listening to Bob.   When I discovered I did not have Bob Marley's voice or the vision, I decided to be Obi Egbuna, the George Bernard Shaw of our ...

Jaafar Jackson, 27, stepped into the shoes of his late uncle, Michael Jackson, while filming a scene for the upcoming biopic titled, Michael, in Los Angeles on Saturday.

DRUMLine Live will dazzle audiences with an explosive show at The Mother Lode Theatre, Friday, Feb. 23 at 7 p.m.

Lovers Rock offers a politics of pleasure, as well as a deep love and appreciation of Black music, culture, and style from all over the Earth.

The Virginia Theatre brought Motown to Champaign on Friday night with expressive choreography, soulful vocals and glamorous costuming that transported the audience right back to the ’60s and ’70s.  According to the Virginia Theatre’s website, “The Magic of Motown” features a group of 15 power vocalists accompanied by a six-piece band and impersonates famous Motown...

The Virginia Theatre brought Motown to Champaign on Friday night with expressive choreography, soulful vocals and glamorous costuming that transported the audience right back to the ’60s and ’70s.  According to the Virginia Theatre’s website, “The Magic of Motown” features a group of 15 power vocalists accompanied by a six-piece band and impersonates famous Motown...

Just like the Super Bowl stars, everybody wants to shine at work, but you dont have to sing or play football to be a career rock star. Seven strategies can help you spit shine your star on the career walk of fame.

GARY, Ind. — This city was once a symbol of American innovation. The home of U.S. Steel’s largest mill, Gary, Indiana, churned out the product that built America’s bridges, tunnels and skyscrapers. The city reaped the rewards, with a prosperous downtown and vibrant neighborhoods. Gary’s smokestacks are still prominent along Lake Michigan’s sandy shore, starkly juxtaposed between the eroding dunes and Chicago’s towering silhouette to the northwest. But no...