D.I.Y.: How to Play African DrumsNelajah and Kenya Gowans, of the Kuumba Afrikan Drum and Dance Workshop, make it sound simple to learn to play African drums. Likewise, dance instructor Felicia Bell easily explains the connection between the drums and dancing.
Tribute to Slain Men Hits RoadblockAt the request of the Philadelphia Coalition, Sen. Gloria Williamson, D-Philadelphia, introduced Senate Bill 2961, which would name Mississippi Hwy. 19 from Philadelphia to Lauderdale County the "Chaney, Goodman and Schwerner Memorial Highway" after the trio that was kidnapped and …
New Oneida LPOneida record new album, The Wedding CD/LP; Tour w/ Black Mountain + Kinski; prepare split 12" with Plastic Crimewave Sound.
The Best In Sports In The Next 7 DaysCollege basketball, LSU-Shreveport at Belhaven (women, 5:30 p.m.; men, 7:30 p.m.): The Blazers, who are having a good season, are worth a look.
[Wine] New Zealand…They Make Wine There?For the average person, New Zealand probably means little more than lush green mountainous landscapes, sheep and Hobbits. For the savvy wine drinker, however, New Zealand means world-class Sauvignon Blancs, Chardonnays, fantastic Merlots and Pinot Noirs. Situated in the South …
[Music] Maurice Smith: Jackson's Newest Sound of NeosoulWhen a music listener from Mississippi takes a moment to reflect on the local homegrown talent, the first names that likely come to mind are blues legends such as B.B. King, hip-hop artists like David Banner or even a country …
A Review of "Big Enough"Intense, humbling attention is given to the day-to-day lives of little people in a new documentary from independent filmmaker and Stanford University professor Jan Krawitz. At once heartbreaking, humorous, inspirational and educational, the ironically titled "Big Enough" follows the histories …
Barbour: Heed The Will of The PeopleWe feel it's important to ask a serious question of Gov. Haley Barbour—has he returned to Mississippi to govern the state, or just to test his pet ideological theories about what wins elections?
Stokes: A Friend of Hip-HopThere are few people who I feel are truly allies to the hip-hop nation. The press condemns us, most parents hate us, and advertisers use us. But around these parts, there's one person who seems to understand our work, and …
[Stiggers] When I Say, ‘Hee', They Say ‘Haw'!This episode of "All God's Churn Got Shoes" has the answer to the burning question: Where is Colin Powell? The former secretary of state and his son Michael (former FCC Chairman) have gone to China to visit Master Po' Brutha, …
Carlos SmithThe strength and tone of his voice reminds you of the late and great Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Knowing Carlos Smith's passion and dedication to helping others succeed, you can literally see Dr. King's dream at work.
Jazz in America Program at Miss. SchoolsIN CELEBRATION OF BLACK HISTORY MONTH MISSISSIPPI PUBLIC SCHOOL STUDENTS TO PARTICIPATE IN "JAZZ IN AMERICA" EDUCATION PROGRAMS. With generous support from Northrop Grumman and the National Endowment for the Arts, the Thelonious Monk Institute of Jazz, a non-profit educational …
Rufus McKay of the Fabulous Red Tops at MillsapsRufus McKay, the lead singer of the Red Tops, backed by the Ben Shaw band, will rock the house in the season's sixth Arts & Lecture Series program at Millsaps College Thursday, Feb. 10, at 7:30 p.m. in the Ford …
Yonder Mountain String Band in OxfordThis bluegrass band performing high energy, foot-stomping bluegrass with psychedelic flavors will perform Wed., Feb. 16, at The Library in Oxford. 18+, $15. 211 S. Lamar Blvd. 662-236-0050.