Robert Glasper Experiment, Black Radio 2, and Saving Black Music

Who is Robert Glasper? We’ll let him explain in his own words,“Black music is the house that has many rooms. Black people have invented so many dope genres that everyone loves: Jazz, blues, gospel, R&B, rock, hip-hop, and the list goes on. I’m just visiting all those rooms. It’s my mansion; it’s our mansion. I don’t have to exclude anything. With that said, who knows where I’ll go next.”Robert talks about his success in getting artists to work with him on the Black Radio 2 project by using twitter. He is currently enjoying a successful hit R&B record on Urban … Continue reading Robert Glasper Experiment, Black Radio 2, and Saving Black Music

The Story Behind Scotland Born Soul Singer Emeli Sandi

The Latest British Import outsold Adele in 2012 Jay-Z has been quoted as saying Sande has the talent to conquer America From NPR ‘Tell Me More’ – After huge critical and commercial success last year, breakthrough British sensation Emeli Sande has her sights set on America. It’s a long way from her roots. Born to a Zambian father and English mother, the singer-songwriter was raised in Scotland. She tells NPR’s Michel Martin that being the only mixed-race family in a small village had a big impact on her. “I’ve always felt very different, and when I was young it made me more … Continue reading The Story Behind Scotland Born Soul Singer Emeli Sandi