Meet Lizzie No, a.k.a. Miss Freedomland
“Some albums are stories, some are films. This album is a video game.”
Black History Month
February is Black History Month, a tradition that, as NPR reports, “aims to honor the contributions that African Americans have made and to recognize their sacrifices.” “There is no American history without African American history,” says Sara Clarke Kaplan, executive director of the Antiracist Research & Policy Center at American University in Washington, D.C.
During February, The Colorado Sound continues to highlight Black artists, songs, and music history. Listen for special episodes of Music 101, and watch our Music Discovery series for artist spotlights.
In addition, our sister station KUNC has a roundup of Colorado events celebrating Black History Month.
OKAN encourages healing and gives love
OKAN is a family, a Cuban-Canadian immigration tale, and a celebration.
Abraham Alexander on working with Leon Bridges and why Red Rocks means so much to him
SEA/SONS is Alexander’s powerful debut album, infused with gospel, blues, and soul. Read highlights from Ben’s interview.
Discover ‘Sepricon’ singer Brittany Davis
“I like to describe myself as a vessel of sound. Everything is an instrument to me.”
Meet Don Letts, pioneering punk filmmaker and cofounder of Big Audio Dynamite
Punk rock has a man behind the curtain, and his name is Don Letts.
Martin Luther King Jr. Day music special
Listen Monday to our Martin Luther King Jr. Day music special commemorating Dr. King’s life and legacy.
Best Albums of 2023: Colorado Sound Staff Picks
The Colorado Sound staff pick their personal favorite albums of 2023.
Music Discovery: singer-songwriter Nathan Graham
“I’m writing music to connect my story to yours, and maybe help both of us feel less alone.”
Music 101 looks at hip-hop’s early years
Music 101 highlights the early years of hip-hop.
Oumou Sy & Baaba Maal photo galleries from the Day of African Culture
See photos from Oumou Sy’s fashion show and a concert with Baaba Maal.
Durand Jones on his new solo album, disco, and his 17-year-old self
“I was so surprised at myself. I was just singing things that I never thought of or planned before.”
Baaba Maal returns with ‘Freak Out’
Acclaimed Senegalese artist Baaba Maal returns with a new single “Freak Out.”
