Gang Starr is undoubtedly one of the most revered, beloved and influential groups in Hip Hop. Over the course of their distinguished career, they became a cultural institution and a brand you could ultimately trust. The group's “Chain and the Star” logo symbolized power and excellence and it permeated into the cutting-edge music they created. With a handful of indelible classic albums on their resume, DJ Premier and Guru's catalog has not only persevered but mastered the test of time. Simply, Gang Starr did not follow trends, they created them.
Every great songwriter needs great interpreters. With the special digital release today of her new single 'Hurry Home' by Ghostlight Records, Melissa Errico returns to her role as interpreter of acclaimed French composer and songwriter, the multiple-Oscar-winning Michel Legrand (films include Yentl, The Umbrellas of Cherbourg and The Thomas Crown Affair). An intimate music video has also been created for this digital release, directed by Gary Gardner (who has shot videos for musical artists like Macklemore, Mos Def and Lenny Kravitz) - check it out below!
Lemon, a new documentary about the acclaimed New York poet/playwright Lemon Andersen, will have its broadcast premiere on PBS as part of Latino Public Broadcasting's arts and culture series VOCES on Friday, October 19, 2012 from 10:00-11:00 p.m. ET (check local listings), in conjunction with Hispanic Heritage Month. Produced and directed by Laura Brownson and Beth Levison, Lemon is a Russell Simmons presentation in association with Impact Partners.
Talib Kweli and Yasiin Bey (better known as Mos Def) recently shared the stage with FELA! cast in San Francisco. Check out a video, via DDOTOMEN.com, by clicking below.
Tony award winner Kristin Chenoweth hosted in 'A More Perfect Union:Stories of Prejudice and Power' December 6 at the New York Public Library. The Promises, Promises star joined Mos Def, Simon Doonan, Aimee Mullins, Wes Moore, and Sirdeaner Walker, who shared personal experiences with discrimination and bigotry. Here, Mos Def tells his own story.
Tony award winner Kristin Chenoweth hosted in 'A More Perfect Union:Stories of Prejudice and Power' December 6 at the New York Public Library. The Promises, Promises star joined Mos Def, Simon Doonan, Aimee Mullins, Wes Moore, and Sirdeaner Walker, who shared personal experiences with discrimination and bigotry. Here, Sirdeaner Walker tells her story.
Tony award winner Kristin Chenoweth hosted in 'A More Perfect Union:Stories of Prejudice and Power' December 6 at the New York Public Library. The Promises, Promises star joined Mos Def, Simon Doonan, Aimee Mullins, Wes Moore, and Sirdeaner Walker, who shared personal experiences with discrimination and bigotry.
Here, host Kristin Chenoweth, introducing the event, talks about her life experiences about the 'Newsweek incident', growing up in Oklahoma and more.