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Cameroonian filmmaker Cyrielle Raingou unveiled her latest feature film, "Le Spectre de Boko Haram," at the esteemed Tarifa - Tangier African Film Festival. Alongside her, fellow Cameroonian Rosine Mbakam presented her captivating work, "Mambar Pierrette," competing in the festival's official section. Both Raingou and Mbakam are among the talented directors…

The Groove Temple's DJ Shani remembers jazztronica pioneer and Third Root member DJ Chicken George, who died on May 10, 2024

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Try Hard Coffee never set out to become a hub for Austin music vinyl. For that matter, they never even envisioned having their own store.

Saint Mary's award-winning, internationally-known faculty, with an unparalleled commitment to students, are also recognized for achievements in their fields.  

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Mexstep and Friends Hip-Hop artist, producer and UTSA Professor Marco Cervantes, better known as Mexstep (Mexican StepGrandfather), has released numerous recorded projects, both solo and as a part of groups (most notably the trio Third Root), including albums, EPs and mixtapes. Hardly a stranger to the hip-hop scene, Cervantes began rapping in middle school and credits early influences like KRS-One, Public Enemy, and Poor Righteous Professors, for illustrating the intentionality of hip-hop. Ulti...

Roughly six million adults in the U.S. identify as Afro-Latino, which means they are people who are of African descent with roots in Mexico, Central and South America and the Caribbean -- and the U.S. by extension.