Monthly Archives: November 2015

At The Root on Artist Leroy Campbell

At The Root on artist Leroy Campbell’s stunning work. http://www.theroot.com/articles/culture/2015/11/artist_leroy_campbell_s_gullah_and_geechee_paintings_appear_in_new_book.html

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At The Root on Five Wines fit for a Thanksgiving Feast

DLynn Proctor shares the knowledge http://www.theroot.com/articles/culture/2015/11/_5_wines_that_are_perfect_for_thanksgiving_dinner.html

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At WSJ on Tribe’s People’s Instinctive Travels… at 25

http://www.wsj.com/articles/hip-hops-new-sound-turns-25-1447193441?alg=y ENLARGE A Tribe Called Quest: Ali Shaheed Muhammad, Jarobi White, Q-Tip and Phife Dawg. Photo: Aristos Marcopoulos By Martin Johnson Nov. 10, 2015 5:10 p.m. ET 1 COMMENTS The late ’80s and early ’90s were a golden age for … Continue reading

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At The Root on The Documentary, Holler If You Hear Me: Blacks, Gays and the Church

A searing documentary. http://www.theroot.com/articles/culture/2015/11/bet_documentary_explores_the_complexities_of_being_black_and_gay_in_the.html?wpisrc=newsletter_jcr%3Acontent%26 Link to the film itself http://www.bet.com/video/celebrity/2015/holler-if-you-hear-me/holler-if-you-hear-me-black-and-gay-in-the-church-full-doc.html

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At WSJ on Tom Harrell’s Forays into Ravel, Debussy and Ballet

http://www.wsj.com/articles/a-jazz-fluegelhornist-takes-on-ravel-debussy-and-dance-1446502703?alg=y Arts Arts in Review Music Review A Jazz Fluegelhornist Takes On Ravel, Debussy and Dance Tom Harrell expands his audience with the new album ‘First Impressions: Debussy and Ravel Project’ and a collaboration with BalletNext. ENLARGE Michele Wiles with … Continue reading

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