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Supergroup BWB pays tribute to the King of Pop on new release
Jun. 19 | With the fourth anniversary of the passing of Michael Jackson upon us, it’s a good time to pause, reflect and celebrate his life and his music. Celebrating Jackson’s music is something a number of contemporary artists, jazz...
Die-hard Michael Jackson fans not likely to be impressed by ‘The Ultimate Thriller’
Jun. 19 | By Vickie Evans-Nash Editor-in-Chief Judging by the response of most of the crowd — “We love you, Michael!,” dancing in the seats, “This is the best show I’ve ever seen.” — Mystic Lake’s “The Ultimate Thriller” on...
The discoveries continue
Jun. 19 | Keith had settled back in a window seat watching the asphalt shrink, watching the airport go away. Leaving Lesli and L.A. In all his years in the business, for all the traveling it required, he’d never got quite used to flying. It...
This week’s Entertainment spotlights!
Jun. 19 | The Music The Garifuna Collective Thurs., Jun 20, 7:30 pm • Cedar Cultural Center, 416 Cedar Ave. S., Mpls., 612-338-2674 or www.thecedar.org • The Garifuna Collective features an exciting roster of the top musicians...
Keith discovers a whole new side of Lesli
Jun. 12 | Keith had poured himself some more coffee, went in the fridge and tossed a slice of ham in Bruno’s bowl, then took a calculating look around Lesli’s apartment. Decided the sofa should face the sunset. So he’d moved it. Her huge...
In memory of legendary jazz pianist Mulgrew Miller
Jun. 12 | There was something magical about the way he played. All of my closest friends knew he was my favorite living pianist. His name is Mulgrew Miller. On Wednesday, May 29, Mulgrew passed away at the age of 57. He had a stroke the week...
After speaking about education, John Legend gives brief performance
Jun. 12 | By Charles Hallman Staff Writer The first time I saw and heard John Legend live was during a one-song performance at a Super Bowl eve concert in Detroit in 2006. He then sang his breakout hit “Ordinary People” pretty straight...
This week’s Entertainment spotlights!
Jun. 12 | The Music Taj Weekes and Adowa Fri., June 14, 8 pm • First Avenue & 7th St. Entry, 701 N. 1st Ave., Mpls., 612-338-8388 or http://first-avenue.com • St. Lucia native Taj Weekes and his band Adowa blend elements...
In love or not, Keith gets bored just hanging around
Jun. 5 | Editor’s note: This is the 17th episode of “Black & Single Blues” since the series began in our February 14 issue. Thus far, Dwight Hobbes’ continuation and expansion of a story that originally appeared in Essence magazine...
