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Here’s Your Weekend Donna Summer Soundtrack

by Julianne Hing on May 18 2012, 5:40PM

A collection of Colorlines.com staffer favorites to honor the late and legendary disco star.

Understanding Hipster Racism: Lester Bangs’ 1979 “White Noise Supremacists”

by Channing Kennedy on April 27 2012, 4:30PM

The late rock critic took his scene, and himself, to task for “racist chic” back in 1979. His message and analysis is sadly relevant today.

Topics: Arts & Culture, History

PS22 Chorus Documentary Heads to Tribeca Film Festival [Trailer]

by Jorge Rivas on April 12 2012, 2:30PM

The documentary will give viewers a glimpse into some of the kids’ lives.

Topics: Arts & Culture, /NOW Blog

SXSW 2012 Highlights: Music, Films, and Talks To Remember

by Jorge Rivas on March 20 2012, 11:04AM

Jorge Rivas brings you a few highlights from SXSW.

Topics: Arts & Culture, SXSW

Robert Glasper Talks About Making Jazz for a New Generation

by Jamilah King on March 7 2012, 9:12AM

Following the release of his fourth studio album “Black Radio”, the pianist and producer sat down with Colorlines.com to talk how he’s successfully blended jazz with hip-hop — and why everyone seems to love it.

Topics: Arts & Culture

South Korean Pop Group Girl’s Generation Make U.S. Television Debut [Video]

by Jorge Rivas on February 1 2012, 1:02PM

Industry insiders say the record labels behind the pop group are eying the U.S. market.

Topics: /NOW Blog

Dad Teaches Kids Everything Counts With Depeche Mode Song [Video]

by Jorge Rivas on January 30 2012, 5:35PM

Colombian video artist Dicken Schrader and his kids, Milah and Korben, cover Depeche Mode’s “Everything Counts” on a xylophone, an old Yamaha keyboard and a bunch of homemade improvised instruments.

Topics: Arts & Culture, /NOW Blog

Listen: Erykah Badu and Flaming Lips Collaborate on New Track

by Jorge Rivas on January 30 2012, 2:40PM

The Flaming Lips’ Wayne Coyne tweeted about collaborating with Erykah Badu last week but on Sunday he posted previews of their work online.

Topics: Arts & Culture, /NOW Blog

Get Ready for Big Freedia To Shake the U.S. with New Orleans Bounce [Video]

by Jorge Rivas on January 27 2012, 3:38PM

On Wednesday night Big Freedia brought bounce to national television with a performance on ABC’s Jimmy Kimmel Live late-night talk show. Freedia performed two recent songs, “Excuse” (above) and “Na Who Mad” (below). You can watch the full episode on…

Topics: Arts & Culture, /NOW Blog

Azealia Banks Performs at Karl Lagerfeld’s House in Paris [Video]

by Jorge Rivas on January 26 2012, 4:30PM

Karl Lagerfeld, creative director for the fashion house Chanel, invited Azealia Banks to play at his house!

Topics: Arts & Culture, /NOW Blog

Artists to Watch: Azealia Banks and Light Asylum

by Jorge Rivas on January 18 2012, 5:22PM

This week’s edition of artists to watch includes two musicians from New York.

Topics: Arts & Culture, /NOW Blog

8 Songs for Your Martin Luther King Day Playlist

by Jorge Rivas on January 16 2012, 8:42AM

It’s not often enough we get to hear Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. speeches so here’s a playlist of songs that sample MLK speeches or reference his legacy.

Topics: Arts & Culture, /NOW Blog

Erykah Badu’s Radio Series Explores Music Generated by Black Power Movement

by Jorge Rivas on January 13 2012, 3:56PM

Erykah Bady explores the underground music generated by the late 60s Black Power movement.

Topics: Arts & Culture, /NOW Blog

40th Year of the L.A. Unified School District All City Honor Marching Band at Rose Parade

by Jorge Rivas on January 3 2012, 7:45PM

An estimated 91% of students enrolled in the LAUSD are of color.

Topics: Celebrate Love, /NOW Blog

Why Amazon May Sell Jay-Z, Kanye West’s ‘The Throne’ for 99¢

by Jorge Rivas on August 8 2011, 12:25PM

The artists have chosen to sell their highly anticipated new album only at exclusive, big-name retailers. Indy sellers aren’t pleased.

Topics: Arts & Culture

Top Songs on Our Colorlines.com Summertime Soundtrack

by Jorge Rivas, Jamilah King on June 22 2011, 12:25PM

Whether you’re kicking back at the beach or lounging around the office, we’ve got a list of songs to help get your summer started off on the right foot.

Topics: Arts & Culture, Summer