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.

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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.

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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.

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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…

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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!

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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

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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.

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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

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SXSW 2011: Smartest Race Thinkers, Best Bands, Tweets to Watch

by Jorge Rivas, Jamilah King on March 10 2011, 10:00AM

Whether you’re headed out to Austin or keep track on Twitter, we’ve rounded up the musicians and techies to keep an eye on.

Topics: Arts & Culture, SXSW 2011

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NAACP Faces Boycott Over Kid Rock Honor

by Jamilah King on March 9 2011, 4:46PM

The rocker still sports a confederate flag because ‘it looks cool.’

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Mexican Fans Blamed For Selling Out Coachella in Record Time

by Jorge Rivas on February 3 2011, 3:33PM

Scapegoating that’s usually reserved for the political arena has now gone mainstream.

Topics: Arts & Culture, Immigration

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Today’s Love Goes to Music Bringing Home and Family Closer

by Jorge Rivas on January 4 2011, 5:02PM

“Holy moly me oh my, you’re the apple of my eye.”

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Gil Scott-Heron Hits A Nerve With New Video

by Naima Ramos-Chapman on October 4 2010, 7:24PM

The legendary poet’s back, and has got a bone to pick with the Big Apple.

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The Roots, John Legend Talk Politics and New Album

by Jamilah King on September 20 2010, 11:27AM

It’s about demographics, not just record sales.

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Will Janelle Monáe Survive Our Obsession?

by Jamilah King on June 7 2010, 12:00PM

The success of her new album puts her a step closer to the scrutiny we reserve for heroes.

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