In pictures: Fashion against trafficking
Johannesburg fashion show joins fight against child trafficking
Spread the Word! The Evolution of Gospel from Chicago to the World
Spread the Word! The Evolution of Gospel from Chicago to the World This exhibition developed by The DuSable Museum celebrates the rich history and contributions to Gospel Music and is centered primarily on gospel’s Chicago origins. With Chicago being the “home” of Gospel, Spread …
Continue reading “Spread the Word! The Evolution of Gospel from Chicago to the World”
Ladysmith Black Mambazo: How we inspired Mandela
From Jessica Ellis,CNN February 28, 2012 — Updated 1301 GMT (2101 HKT) Editor’s note: Every week CNN International’s African Voices highlights Africa’s most engaging personalities, exploring the lives and passions of people who rarely open themselves up to the camera. South Africa’s singing sensation (CNN) — With their soulful voices and traditional Zulu dance moves, …
Continue reading “Ladysmith Black Mambazo: How we inspired Mandela”
Does Jazz Need to Be Renamed?
Philadelphia Inquirer columnist Annette John-Hall examines the debate surrounding the push by a small group of artists who want to change the name of jazz to Black American Music, or BAM. Their reason? The genre died in 1959 and needs to be revitalized. It’s lunchtime in East Mount Airy, and pianist Orrin Evans is …
Cuba Gooding Jr. honors military in films
In his iReport interview, Cuba Gooding Jr. talks about his career and the importance of making military-themed movies.
How ABC’s ‘Revenge’ snuck up on us
Most of us haven’t partied with the bunnies at “The Playboy Club,” or fought crime like “Charlie’s Angels.” And with the NBC and ABC programs canceled after just a few episodes, we’ll never have the chance.
Confessions of an Oscars geek
One night earlier this month, I found myself alone at a remote suburban movie theater, miles from my home, seeing “War Horse.” I admire Steven Spielberg’s movies, and I’d heard raves about the play, but that’s not really why I went.
Libya country profile
Provides an overview of Libya, including key events and facts about this major oil producer which was ruled by Colonel Gaddafi for 42 years.
30 Americans Surveys African-American Artists Over Three Decades
click to enlarge Kehinde Wiley, Equestrian Portrait of the Count Duke Olivares, 2005. Oil on canvas, 108 x 108 in. (274.3 x 274.3 cm) Rubell Family Collection, Miami . (ArtfixDaily.com) The Chrysler Museum presents 30 Americans, an exhibition of contemporary African-American art of the past three decades. From Robert Colescott and Jean-Michel Basquiat to Kehinde …
Continue reading “30 Americans Surveys African-American Artists Over Three Decades”
Are Sales of African American Art Picking Up or in Decline?
by Daniel Grant “This is still a very young market, and we’re adding new artists all the time,” said Swann Galleries’ Nigel Freeman. “This” refers to African American art, an area of dedicated sales that Swann pioneered back in 2007, holding twice-yearly auctions since then. Something else being added to this market is another auction …
Continue reading “Are Sales of African American Art Picking Up or in Decline?”
Seychelles profile
Provides an overview as well as facts and figures on this island state situated off the coast of Africa
South Sudan profile
Provides an overview of South Sudan, including key events and facts about Africa’s newest nation
Botswana profile
Provides an overview, key facts and history of Botswana, a major diamond producer in Southern Africa
Benin profile
Provides an overview, facts and figures and history of this West African nation seen as one of the continent’s most stable countries
Angola profile
Provides an overview, key facts and history of this south-west African country which has been a major oil producer