“Here is a story that is as much a part of American history as the Boston Tea Party and may stand as the greatest argument for getting rid of sanctioned racism,” says Whoopi Goldberg, a producer of “TILL,” an upcoming movie about 14-year-old Emmett Till’s murder in 1955 that helped galvanize the modern civil rights Read More…
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BILL VAUGHAN’S TASTY CLIPS: New Isley CD tributes genius
On the heels of last year’s Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award, this weekend will see the monumental release of “The Isley Brothers: The RCA Victor and T-Neck Album Masters (1959-1983),” a definitive 23-disc collection chronicling the evolution and enduring genius of America’s preeminent R&B/rock/pop/funk ensemble. This essential library features newly remastered versions of The Isleys’ 21 Read More…
BILL VAUGHAN’S TASTY CLIPS: Gospel rhythms to set sail
Come hell or high water, gospel music superstar Kirk Franklin finds as many platforms as possible to spread his uplifting message. Now he’s utilizing the latter as a performing spokesperson for the debut of The Gospel Music Cruise, a full-ship charter featuring a line-up of the most highly acclaimed and recognized artists in the field. Read More…