Prince Markie D, Kook Rock-Ski and The Human Beatbox were The Fat Boys, a successful American hip-hop music trio from Brooklyn, New York City, that emerged in the early 1980s. Briefly, the group was known originally as the Disco 3.
Music can tell a story, assuage our sorrows, provide blessing and redemption, and express a soul’s sublime and powerful beauty. It inspires us daily, giving voice to the human spirit. For many, including the African-American community, music unites individuals through a shared heritage. During African-American Music Appreciation Month, we celebrate the extraordinary legacy of African-American singers, composers, and musicians, as well as their indelible contributions to our Nation and our world.
From WhiteHouse.gov: Music can tell a story, assuage our sorrows, provide blessing and redemption, and express a soul’s sublime and powerful beauty. It inspires us…
Diarra Mayfield, better known to most as DJ DR (that's Dee R, not doctor), hails from Philadelphia, but has earned the right to be called a Charlotte native. A graduate of Garinger High School and the University of North Carolina at Charlotte, Diarra is a beatmaker and producer by trade. DJing is his second job, and he's darn good at it. So, Diarra, when did you fall in love with music?
jubilee (Biblical) – 1. in Hebrew Scriptures, a year of rest to be observed by the Israelites every 50th year during which slaves were to be set free. 2. celebrations held by African-American slaves, usually at Christmas and Easter, which included respite from labor, feasting, music and dancing.
Promoter Michael Kitchen is on a mission to bring neo-soul and conscious hip-hop artists to Charlotte. In the last five years, he’s booked concerts with artists such as the Roots, Raheem Devaugn, Dwele and Laura Izibor at Charlotte clubs and venues. Last week, Kitchen, also known as Kitch, brought rapper Common to the Forum. Talib […]
“The Godfather of Soul” recorded one of his most famous hits here in Charlotte. “Papa’s Got A Brand New Bag” is widely considered the first song to showcase what would become Brown’s signature musical style featuring a blaring horn section. It also marked the birth of funk. Brown recorded “Papa” in February 1965 at Arthur […]
With the increasing number of films aimed towards black audiences in the early 1970s, filmmakers realized that they couldn’t turn to Henry Mancini to provide the musical backdrops for these movies.
Today marks the 68th anniversary of the birth of one of black music’s greatest songwriters, Curtis Mayfield.
Natrice Bullard, is the owner of eye/27 photography and specializes in portrait and documentaryphotography. The Miami-bred artist is self-taught and has been shooting since the tender age of 17. Her soft spot for music, especially independent music, has created striking portraits for many of the south's up and coming artists. So, Natrice, "when did you fall in love with music?"
As a part of our Black Music Month coverage, we've reached out to a few of Charlotte's trendsetters, tastemakers, elected officials, and celebrities. We are asking them: "When did you fall in love with music?" Each day we will feature one or two people and their answers. First up, Joy Randall, MUA.
