Hazel Miller tells Mile High Stash how much she loves Colorado audiences
“There is nothing I could’ve done in L.A. to top what I’ve done in Colorado. I’ve had the time of my life.”
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.
“There is nothing I could’ve done in L.A. to top what I’ve done in Colorado. I’ve had the time of my life.”
Celebrating the music of Nina Simone on what would have been her 91st birthday.
“I want to create opportunities for Black youth around me to participate in high-quality programs that develop their strengths.”
‘I was trying to embody the emotions of my seventh generation grandfather.’
Jean Dawson isn’t sugarcoating his feelings on “Sick of It.” It’s a song that starts off hard and stays that way.
Not many artists had seen their music has cross as many genres, and generations, as Nile Rodgers.
The star-studded segment was produced by Questlove and included dozens of artists. See the full setlist.
Owusu isn’t taking any guff – the song is about taking action, getting off your butt and back in the game.
In new PBS series Fight the Power: How Hip Hop Changed the World, host Chuck D of Public Enemy explores hip-hop’s political awakening over the last 50 years.
All of the sudden lines start moving and cracks start cracking…before you know it, chaos takes over.
“No Reason” is honest and direct. It moves quickly, but it leaves a lasting impression.
Sa-Roc talks about storytelling, her perspective as a female MC, and the impact of playing Colorado Springs after the Club Q shooting.