This week’s on Girl Talk with J. Belle is back to back episodes to wrap up Black Music Month. This first go-around has been a blessing and I’m thankful to everyone who participated in the series. We are ending on a high note with the Midday diva of Old School 105.3, Olympia D. We talked […]
It’s African-American Appreciation Month and sometimes even we get stumped by a musical question. Last week on “Arsenio Hall Monday,” we became consumed by Childish Gambino’s hit “RedBone” because it doesn’t include the word redbone in the lyrics. Given the actual lyrics, a more fitting name obviously would have been “Stay Woke.” Arsenio thought that […]
It’s Black Music month and the celebration of women from Cincinnati in the music industry continues with Tracy Walker. Tracy is a Cincinnati native. She writes, sings and plays the guitar performing all around the city. Tracy has been in the music industry for a long time but time some time off after loosing her […]
Before creating a national restaurant franchise, Robbie Montgomery belted out Motown hits behind Ike & Tina Turner. This Black Music Month we’re spotlighting the women of The Lou who have been and continue to contribute to the rich musical culture. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6tiK92Y7XhA The Ikettes were a trio (sometimes quartet) of female backing vocalists for the Ike […]
On-Air personality and fitness coach Maria More has been in the industry for years. She’s learned a unique way to use her influence to help inspire others to be the best people that can be. This black music month we spotlight Maria More has she gives tips to young woman trying to be successful in […]
On-Air personality and fitness coach Maria More has been in the industry for years. She’s learned a unique way to use her influence to help inspire others to be the best people that can be. This black music month we spotlight Maria More has she gives tips to young woman trying to be successful in […]
Crowned the "First Lady of Gospel Music," Shirley Caesar began her recording career at the tender age of 12. With a career spanning over 60 years...
The mother of Black Music Month, the co-creator, CEO, artist development, radio host, just to name a few, Dyana Williams sat down for our latest feature for our HER Bold Story Series! She discusses her biggest career obstacles, advice she wish she could give her younger self, advice for today’s media, and her BOLDEST move […]
Follow Majic 102.3/92.7 On Twitter: Majic 102.3/92.7‘s own Vic Jagger wears multiple hats for the station. She is a co-host on the syndicated Russ Parr Morning Show & hosts her own show Middays on Majic. Who influences Vic to keep going and growing? Find out more in this Black Music Month special. Sign Up For […]
John Coltrane Jazz Musician Hamlet, North Carolina John Coltrane is known as one of the most influential jazz musicians of all time. A brilliant saxophonist Coltrane was awarded a posthumous Grammy in 1982 for “Best Jazz Solo Performance” on the album Bye Bye Blackbird, and in 1997 he was awarded the Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award. His […]
Anthony Hamilton R&B Singer Charlotte, North Carolina A native of Charlotte, NC Anthony Hamilton began singing in church at an early age. Now an award-winning singer-songwriter, Hamilton rose to stardom in 2003 with the success of his platinum album Comin’ from Where I’m From. Over the years Hamilton has collaborated with some of the best […]
