Randolph Denard Ornette Coleman was an American jazz saxophonist, violinist, trumpeter, and composer. In the 1960s, he was one of the founders of free jazz, a term he invented for his album Free Jazz: A Collective Improvisation. His "Broadway Blues" has become a standard and has been cited as an important work in free jazz. His album Sound Grammar received the 2007 Pulitzer … [Read more...] about Tuesday Open Thread: Black Geniuses That Inspire
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Monday Afternoon Thread: 30 Years Ago – The Best R&B and Rap Releases from 1988
Sunday Afternoon Thread: 30 Years Ago – The Best R&B and Rap Releases from 1988
Ahhhhh, 1988! Some classics were definitely released that year. Tell us your favorite from the albums we feature this week! … [Read more...] about Sunday Afternoon Thread: 30 Years Ago – The Best R&B and Rap Releases from 1988
Sunday Open Thread: Eric B and Rakim Musical Brunch
Eric B. & Rakim were an American hip hop duo, composed of DJ Eric B. (born Eric Barrier, November 8, 1965) and MC Rakim(born William Michael Griffin Jr., January 28, 1968). Hailing from Long Island, New York, the duo were referred to by the journalist Tom Terrell of NPR as "the most influential DJ/MC combo in contemporary pop music period," while the editors … [Read more...] about Sunday Open Thread: Eric B and Rakim Musical Brunch
