by NMAAM | Nov 27, 2018 | Blog, Uncategorized
With the groove our only guide We shall ALL be moved Ready or not here we come DONATE HERE FOR GIVING TUESDAY The lyrics were written 40 years ago, heralding a new America where dancing would be a path to freedom, where music would be a catalyst for inclusion and...
by NMAAM | Feb 12, 2018 | Artist Information, Blog, Interviews, Music, Uncategorized
Recently we interviewed Franklin Willis, music educator, vocalist, and education consultant. Willis, who performed twice as a part of our Emerging Artist Series at Sips & Stanzas, spoke candidly about the landscape of African American music, the importance of...
by NMAAM | Feb 12, 2018 | Artist Information, Blog, Interviews, Music, Uncategorized
Recently we interviewed Franklin Willis, music educator, vocalist, and education consultant. Willis, who performed twice as a part of our Emerging Artist Series at Sips & Stanzas, spoke candidly about the landscape of African American music, the importance of...
by NMAAM | Aug 3, 2017 | Blog, Music
by H. Beecher Hicks, III, CEO & President, NMAAM Over the last few weeks I’ve enjoyed listening to Jay-Z’s most recent album 4:44. The predominant thought that comes to mind – over and over – is that hip-hop has turned a significant corner with this one. I’m sure...
by NMAAM | Oct 17, 2016 | Blog, Music
The First Time I Heard…Kashif Early to mid-80’s and the late 90’s are the eras in R&B that are dearest to my heart. There are two producers in those eras who are responsible for that: J Dilla, who I credit for one of the main reasons I love the late 90’s and...
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