Film critic Dwight Brown reviews the new Earth, Wind & Fire documentary directed by Questlove, finding a well-crafted but familiar music doc that shines brightest when it lets the music and the band members tell their own story.
Black music history
Posted inArts + Culture
Chuck D Builds His Own Chart and Hip-Hop Answers Back
Rap Central Station magazine is Chuck D’s print intervention in a digital era, preserving hip-hop as art, authorship, and global cultural history beyond algorithms.
Posted inBlack History
More Than a Biopic: “Michael” and the Power of a Global Icon
With the Michael biopic arriving in 2026, renewed global fascination reveals why Michael Jackson’s cultural power, artistry, and legacy remain unmatched decades after his death.
Posted inLocal & State
Funeral Arrangements Announced for Minneapolis Sound Legend Jellybean Johnson
Public funeral and celebration of life events have been announced for Minneapolis Sound pioneer Jellybean Johnson, honoring his legacy on December 20.
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D’Angelo: Pondering what could have been
D’Angelo, the groundbreaking soul artist behind “Brown Sugar,” “Voodoo” and “Black Messiah,” has died at 50 after a private fight with cancer. From his church roots to his rise as a defining voice of neo soul, his legacy shaped artists across genres. Peers like Questlove and H.E.R. describe him as a rare, pure artist whose music, mentorship and spirit transformed the landscape of Black music.