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Robin D. G. Kelley and Bongani Madondo honor the writer's life, work, and legacy.

Read Alan Licht’s full transcript of musician, author and critic Greg Tate’s Invisible Jukebox interview from January 2004 for The Wire 240

The death of cultural critic and practitioner Greg Tate in New York City on Dec. 7 unexpectedly cut short the career of an exceptionally…

Greg Tate, acclaimed author, journalist, cultural critic, musician, activist, and professor, died on December 7 in New York City. He was 64.

Greg Tate, one of the most incisive and influential critics of his generation, has died.

His work documenting and analyzing hip-hop in its earliest days helped secure the music as a major cultural force

In addition to his broad literary work, he was also co-founder of the Black Rock Coalition which highlighted the role of African Americans in the foundation of rock & roll.

Edward Tyler Nahem relocates to 980 Madison opening May 8 with group show Frank Stella, Gray Scramble, 1968, Acrylic on canvas, 69 by 138 14 inches (175.2 x 351.2 cm), Signed and dated. NEW YORK, NY .-Edward Tyler Nahem announced its relocation to 980 Madison on New York’s Upper East Side. Placing the gallery at the heart of this renowned arts building, the new space opens May 8 with a group show of leading Post-War and Contemporary master works. The exhibition includes Jean-Michel Basquiat, A...

Alpinist.com Also in This Style Derek Franz / September 9, 2020 American Alpine Clubs 2021 Benefit Gala and Awards will be a free virtual event Derek Franz Ron Kauk on top of Uli Biaho, 1979. [Photo] Courtesy of the American Alpine Club As the worldwide COVID-19 pandemic continues, the American Alpine Clubs Annual Benefit Gala and award presentation will once again be held virtually on February 20. The good news is that for the first time ever this will allow ...