The Progressive Underground: Melanie Charles elevates voices while redefining jazz
Born and raised in Brooklyn, the daughter of Haitian immigrants, Melanie Charles grew up in a one-bedroom apartment in the...
Five timeless tracks from Filipino-American songstress Tracy Cruz
Singer-songwriter Tracy Cruz was born in Quezon City on the island of Luzon in the Philippines. Later relocating to San...
From Sly and the Family Stone to P-Funk, get to know funk music icon Dawn Silva in five songs
Born and raised in Sacramento, California, Dawn Silva gravitated to music early on as she sang in a high school...
Detroit songbird Kathy Kosins’ versatility spans multiple decades and genres
Born in Highland Park, Michigan, Kathy Kosins worked in her family's clothing store as a child. Her father, Harry Kosins,...
How Anita Baker redefined Quiet Storm music with sophisticated soul
Legendary R&B siren Anita Baker will hold her final performance at Little Caesar’s Arena tonight. In honor of her significant...
Ego Ella May makes music that heals the soul
Having come up in the South London music scene, songstress Ego Ella May was influenced by artists such as Stevie...