Pick Six is a half-dozen cool things in music, from two points of view. Bob Thaman of Minnetonka: 1 Noel Gallagher’s High Flying Birds, “Back the Way We Came: Vol. 1 (2011–2021).” I never followed Oasis or the Gallagher brothers but after hearing Noel’s group on “CBS This Morning,” I had to get this double … Read more
In the summer of 1969, the same summer as Woodstock, some of the greatest musical acts of the time such as Stevie Wonder, BB King, Nina Simone, Sly & the Family Stone, Mahalia Jackson and The Fifth Dimension performed at Mount Morris Park in New York. Woodstock was immortalized. Forget the Harlem Cultural Festival. But … Read more
This film, shown at the AFI Docs Film Festival, is streamed on National Geographic and Hulu. On May 31 and June 1, 1921, the affluent black community of Greenwood, Tulsa, Oklahoma, was attacked and almost completely destroyed in what historians and scholars have described as one of the worst incidents of racial violence in American … Read more
Staples goes first, alone and great. Jackson follows her with equal strength and despite everything that has tormented her. Then together – Jackson radiant in a fuchsia dress with a gold diamond under her chest; Clamps in something short, lace, belt and white – they embark on the most amazing duet I’ve ever heard, seen … Read more
Besides The Roots and her nightly appearance on The Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon, Ahmir “Questlove” Thompson has many other jobs. “Usually I jump into the ignorant lake of creativity with absolute devotion,” says the drummer, A-list DJ and podcast host of Questlove Supreme. “Write a book? I’ll do this. Teach at NYU? Yeah, I’ll … Read more
Tomorrow at Spirit Ridge are pure magic. (Jennifer Schell / iNFOnews.ca) Spirit Ridge at Hyatt’s Unbound Collection is an unforgettable destination in Osoyoos. Aptly named for its majestic location in the desert hills, this stunning resort overlooks the valley and lake below and is surrounded by lush vineyards. The views here will absolutely captivate your … Read more
So I’ve gobbled up Hacks all over (awesome), watched the season four finale of The Handmaid’s Tale (wow) and Loki episode two (fun!) And I still feel like there are a lot of shows that I miss ? But I have to sleep sometime. I encourage you to read Emily VanDer Werff’s excellent analysis of … Read more