Chance the Rapper Premieres New Poem, Covers Stevie Wonder for 'Tiny Desk' Show The Chicago rapper and philanthropist broke up his semi-acoustic performance for NPR’s concert series by reciting the just-written “The Other Side.” Sameer Rao Jul 5, 2017 4:05PM EDT
In Trying Times, Some Songs for Healing and Persevering From Run the Jewels to Solange, we offer our favorite artists’ work to help process the rage and hopelessness you might be feeling right now. Sameer Rao Nov 10, 2016 12:36PM EST
Stevie Wonder Describes Racist Incident, Perseverance in New Animated Short Stevie Wonder in the new video from PBS: “I’ve never accepted stupidity and ignorance as making me then determine how good I was or how less I was.” Sameer Rao Sep 28, 2016 10:54AM EDT
Smokey Robinson To Receive Library of Congress' Gershwin Prize for Popular Song The Motown legend is the award’s second Black recipient after Stevie Wonder Sameer Rao Jul 6, 2016 3:01PM EDT
Beyoncé and K-Dot, Sheila E. and More Tear Down the House at BET Awards From Usher to Future to Janelle Monáe, the top Black artists and performers reigned supreme at the awards ceremony. Sameer Rao Jun 27, 2016 12:53PM EDT
Madonna's Prince Tribute Draws (Hilarious) Criticism BET even took aim at Madonna’s tribute to the Purple One at the Billboard Music Awards. Sameer Rao May 23, 2016 12:35PM EDT
Here's a New 'Miles Ahead' Clip to Finish Off Your Afternoon Don Cheadle’s Miles Davis biopic opens in theaters on April 1. Sameer Rao Mar 16, 2016 4:01PM EDT
Stevie Wonder Blasts Ferguson's Mayor and Announces New Tour His words are significant given the five decades he’s spent composing a soundtrack to life in black America. Jamilah King Sep 11, 2014 12:16PM EDT
Colorlines Exclusive: Jay Smooth's Autumn Mixtape! A special, exclusive mix by Jay Smooth Akiba Solomon Oct 21, 2013 7:00AM EDT
Stevie Wonder Boycotts Florida -- And Every Other Stand Your Ground State The legendary singer is taking a stand. Jamilah King Jul 16, 2013 11:32AM EDT
