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2023: The Year in Albums

2023: The Year in Albums!

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2022: The Year, In Albums

Best Albums of 2022!

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2021: The Year in Albums

A review of the year in albums!

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A Blackqueer Theology of Liberation: Peace Beyond Passion at 25

A look back at Meshell Ndegeocello’s sophomore album, Peace Beyond Passion, as it celebrates its 25th anniversary.

Stanley Collins 12/28/20 Stanley Collins 12/28/20

2020: The Year in Albums

Best albums of 2020!

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Chapter 2: Adeline

In the funk tradition, bass players play an extremely vital role to the music. Adeline, a French-Caribbean bassist and singer-songwriter, is continuing a long tradition of bassists through her music. This article explores her new EP, Intérimes, as well as the history of the bass guitar in funk!

Stanley Collins 12/1/20 Stanley Collins 12/1/20

Chapter 1: Cory Henry

Cory Henry is one of the most prolific organists of our time. Henry’s music follows in Black music traditions that connects the Spirituals and the Blues, Funk and Gospel. This article explores the music of Cory Henry and his new album, Something to Say!

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Preface: The Funk in 2020

Funk emerged as a form of artistic expression in the late 60s and early 70s, carrying messages of liberation, revolution, and love. But what does the genre have to say today? This article explores the artists engaging in the tradition today, in the first of a 3-part series.