So there was a big concert in support of women this past weekend in London. The Sound of Change concert, a charitable event promoting education,…

Black Music Month, TJMS

Ben Tucker was a well-known musician in Savannah, Georgia who stood tall with his bass he named “Bertha”, an instrument Tucker claims to be 240…

At the end of this month, 14 time Grammy winner, singer/songwriter Alicia Keys will be releasing a CD/DVD bundle which contains performances from the show, “VH1 Storytellers“. This package should be a treat for the artists’ fans where she reveals thoughts and stories behind some of her greatest and most popular hits. Read more about […]

Brace yourself for 12 days of funky jam sessions, go-go brass bands and swinging Latin jazz shows: The ninth annual D.C. Jazz Festival returns Wednesday with all of the above, plus the Roots, who will rock Kastles Stadium on the Southwest Waterfront as part of the festivities. Check out some of the shows you shouldn’t miss. Read More

Black Music Month, TJMS

Cathay Williams was the first African American woman to enlist and be documented as a soldier in the U.S. Army. Williams posed as a man…

Beyoncé lent her powerful voice to Gucci’s “Chime for Change: The Sound of Change Live” concert on Saturday, June 1st at Twickenham Stadium in London. In honor of the occasion, Queen B opened with Sam Cooke’s “A Change Is Gonna Come” followed by a piece Etta James’ “At Last,” accompanied by an orchestra. She also […]