How Black political movements influenced Asian American jazz
‘Though they may have been influenced by earlier movements, free jazz gave musicians an opportunity to cultivate their own musical landscape.’
An interactive map of Syrian music
Explore Syria and its rich heritage of music.
Ol' Burger Beats – Monologue
Ol’ Burger Beats drops the instrumental version of his recent album, ‘Dialogue’.
4 Sun Ra poetry books released by Corbett vs. Dempsey
The music is different here.
British rock's fight against racism and the Right
JSTOR on a group of musicians who battled violence and bigotry in the British music scene during the 70s.
Turntable.fm is back. Twice! #
I’m seeing double here. Four Turntable.fm’s!
Khruangbin cover David Bowie's 'Right'
Never no turning back, never need no. Never no turning back.
Ashawnta Jackson asks 'what is jazz poetry?'
‘Jazz poetry alludes to the lived black experience in America, as does jazz.’
A groovy Spotify playlist feat. Bjork, DJ Shadow, Deee-Lite, and The Chemical Brothers
Have you got 15 hours spare for some eclectic sounds? Then you might enjoy this Spotify playlist.
From Boom Bap to Trap: Hip-Hop’s Greatest Producers
From mainstream pioneers to underground icons – featuring biographies, liner notes, artwork, and more.
Akai's 'new' MPC One Retro Edition
It’s a new device in an old skin from Akai and its latest MPC sampler.
Rhino Records to release 'Merci, Miles! Live At Vienne'
The live album features one of Miles Davis’ last-ever performances.
Black Artist Database is a list of Black artists on Bandcamp
Enjoy Black music on Bandcamp from a crowd-sourced list.
Thijsenterprise x Magical Mystery Mix – Jazz Swing Dance Mix
Get your dancing shoes on for this jazz swing mix.
Katy Perry's 'Hot N Cold' but it's a Ukrainian polka cover
I think I might like this more than the original.
blank check – tribute to madvillain
Tripping off the beat kinda, dripping off the meat grinder. Heat niner, pimping, stripping, soft sweet c-minor.
Karriem Riggins on creativity and inspiring music
Great music, beautiful music.
Moses Boyd and Raj Chaudhuri on Miles Davis's 'Nefertiti'
Moses talks about an iconic jazz album with Raj and that’s all I have to say about that.
20 famous video game samples
Games like Street Fighter, Pokémon, and Legend of Zelda got a few nods.
