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Gotta get There: The Black Lily Film Festival

The flyest and most creative women in film and music will all be in one place, and it does not get any better than that.

Latin Reggae!

Ever since the crossover success of Bob Marley, reggae has made its way into the popular musical expressions of every region on the planet.

Day by Day Beautiful: Somi

We talk with Jazz singer Somi about carrying the traditions of her culture, her beauty.

TY Beautiful: TY Bello!

T.Y Bello has won our hearts as a true ymib inspirational beauty. Not only can she sing like a bird,

Get To know Her: Anoushka Shankar

If you love the sound of East Indian music, then you are going to absolutely fall in love with the beauty of sitar player Anoushka Shankar.

We Just Love: Lura Criola

Born in Lisbon, Portugal 31 years ago, Lura Criola values the simplicity of things and people from her hometown of Cape Verde.

Rokia Traore

Rokia Traore is a wonderful and inspirational Malian singer, songwriter, and guitarist.

The Culture of Mecca

We all know of the cultured and radiant lady of of one of the most influential hip-hop groups the Digable Planets.

Never Stop Chasing Stars: Iyeoka

One listen to the potess Iyeoka will capture your spirit and won't let it go until her lyrics are done encircling the rhythm of your soul

Fertile Spirit: Navasha Daya

Navasha Daya, the leading lady of the Nu-Jazz group Fertile Ground radiates with such lovely and natural beauty

A Dream Upon A Star: Janelle Monae

We were introduced to her through the tracks of Idlewild that she graced with her unique elegance. The leading lady of Big Bois Purple Ribbon

Inspirational Beauty: Simphiwe Dana

We instantly fell in love with the sweet tone of South African songstress Simphiwe Dana.

Jean Baylor

Formerly of the sultry group Zhane, songstress Jean Baylor shares her inspiration behind her new album, her life, and her spirituality.

A Beautiful Mix: DJ Rashida

now that Rashida Robinson, a.k.a DJ Rashida is in the mix. You can be sure to count on not only hype vibes.

Like The Star She Is: Corinne Bailey Rae

If the seasons could be put into a form of music, then the music of Corinne Bailey Rae would definitely be Spring.

Shannone Holte: Hear Her Beauty

When I first stumbled across songstress Shannone Holte's myspace page, I was totally thrown back.

When RhapsodE Hits

After listening to "A Womans Voice" on ymib Radio you may have been captivated by a voice that speaks of a reality filled life blending in a sweet

Most Beautiful: Ndambi

N'dambi is a graceful fusion of funk, soul, pop, rock, and blues, all laced with melodies of jazz.

T'Keyah Crystal Keymah

The universe is a perfect crystal sphere with sometimes challenging, sometimes rewarding, always magnificent

Zap Mama : Sweet Sweet Melody

In every form of music there lies the influence and rhythm of Africa, whether jazz, folk, classical, hip-hop, or pop, the beat of Africa is instilled

Love Her Soul: Conya Doss

Conya Doss is singing about the soul of love and life on her latest album “Love Rain Down”, a mix of jazzy sways, fun beats, love ballads, and acoustic soul.

Into The Groove

“Black music” is such an expansive category, covering so much artistic and cultural terrain, that it is difficult to nail down just what black music truly is.

The Spirit of Cree

We all remember Cree Summer in her role as the conscious loving, free-spirited, flower child Freddie Brooks of the Cosby Spin-off

Changing It All With Goapele

One of the reasons I wanted to be a songwriter in the first place was so I could sing lyrics that I believed in and that come from my heart.

Rebel Soul With A Mission: Alkebulan

Bulans stimulating potion of breath taking harmony, fluent melody, and deep emotion becomes more compelling with each performance.

The Boys Of Baraka

The Boys of Baraka” is a unique coming-of–age story that follows a group of extraordinary 12-year-old boys from the most violent ghettos of Baltimore

A Moment of Clarity With Wayna

Ethiopian-born Songstress Wayna clearly carries clarity in what she wants out of life.

Tsotsi

The film is a psychological thriller in which the protagonist is compelled to confront his own brutal nature and face the consequences of his actions.

She Reminds Me of Frida: Lila Downs

Her music, her voice, and her style encompasses rich colors, cultural sounds, and sacred stories of her Mexican heritage.

Voces Inocentes: Innocent Voices

Voces Inocentes (Innocent Voices) is a movie based on a true story about the twelve-year civil war in El Salvador in the 1980’s.

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