Results for "Chuck D"

Chuck D

The legendary frontman and leader of hip-hop icon Public Enemy. Mister of his unmistakeable style and strong lyrics. Togther with Flavor Flav, DJ Terminator X, Professor Griff and the background mysterious Security of the First World he formed one of the greatest bands of all times (and certainly not only in the world of hiphop). Apart from cooperation with many musicians throughout all styles he released his musical "Autobiography of Mistachuck". Smashing album full of dope oldschool beats, jazzy grooves and everything Chuck D is "mista" in.

Bob Weir and Others at the Jazz Foundation of America Gala Concert at the Apollo Theater

by Paul Reynolds
April 3, 2024

Bob Weir, Marshall Allen, Jazzmeia Horn, Dee Dee Bridgewater, et al.The Apollo Theater Jazz Federation of America Gala New York, NY March 28, 2024 At gala concerts for worthy groups, it's understandably easy for the music to play second fiddle to the organization itself--and the desire to support it. ...

Mingus Centennial: The Composer + new releases

by David Brown
April 26, 2022

Celebrating the centennial of the birth of composer, bandleader and bassist Charles Mingus. We'll feature Mingus compositions as performed by Henry Threadgill, Chuck D, Bill Frisell, Marc Ribot, Harry Skoler, Yoko Miwa, Joe Henderson, Anthony Braxton and Rahsaan Roland Kirk. Then we'll spin Mingus last major work, Cumbia Jazz & Fusion. We'll start and end the ...

Woody Guthrie: Songs and Art – Words and Wisdom

by Doug Collette
January 2, 2022

Woody Guthrie: Songs and Art--Words and Wisdom Nora Guthrie and Robert Santelli 340 Pages ISBN: # 978-1797211787 Chronicle Books 2021 Hefting this weighty tome for an initial perusal, the word that first comes to mind is cornucopia. This extensive collection of lyrics, excerpts from journals and notebooks along with ...

Jazz Pianist Tigran Wins $35,000 Prize for Contemporary Music

February 25, 2013

The Vilcek Foundation is pleased to announce Yo-Yo Ma as the winner of the 2013 Vilcek Prize for Contemporary Music. While Mr. Ma is widely acknowledged as a master cellist in the field of classical music, the Vilcek Prize is the first to recognize and honor his contributions to contemporary music. The annual Vilcek Prize in ...

Cypress Hill's DJ Muggs Signs To ULTRA Records; Releases Video Featuring Dizzee Rascal

March 4, 2012

Ultra Records is home to some of the biggest names in electronic music, representing Tiesto, Paul Oakenfold, Benny Benassi, Armin van Buuren and the mighty David Guetta amongst others. Now, the label has signed legendary producer DJ Muggs for his upcoming solo effort, 'Bass For Your Face.' “Snap Ya Neck Back" is the lead single from ...

Blitz the Ambassador to Release "Native Sun"

April 1, 2011

Blitz the Ambassador Brings the Pan-African Noise with Native Sun A blindingly bright clarity drives Blitz the Ambassador. With a spot-on sense of flow, he name-checks Basquiat and Lumumba, evokes lovelorn sighs on Accra buses, émigré alienation, history's shadows. All set to swirls of brass, distorted guitars, and the crackle and pop of old amplifiers. With ...