Fiery Furnaces Announce American Tour
Boy oh boy, it has been quite some time since we heard from the Friedberger siblings. Since this fine publication last reported on the Fiery Furnaces in July, they've dropped the infamous Rehearsing My Choir , toured cross-country (including a stop at the Logan Square Auditorium in Chicago, where several Pitchfork staffers caught a glimpse of Grandma Sarantos in the balcony), and, as one might
Source: www.pitchforkmedia.com
Afrika Bambaataa Co-Signs New Indian Artist; Allows Use Of His Name
Legendary hip-hop artist and father of the electro funk sound, Afrika Bambaataa, is passing the torch down, and co-signing an Indian artist named the1shanti.
Source: www.ballerstatus.net
Elliott is a target of search by police
The probe focuses on an Aug. 9 shooting and ongoing gang activity. Detectives searched several houses this week, including the home of former high school and college football standout Prentiss Elliott, during their investigation of a shooting and ongoing gang activity.
Source: www.tulsaworld.com
Author-activist offers back-to-school message
Sister Souljah, an author, activist and artist, will speak and encourage children to be positive as they head back to school during a 7 p.m. Wednesday appearance at the Flint Public Library, 1026 E. Kearsley St.
Source: www.mlive.com
Good Vibes
Vibraphonist Roy Ayers never was a jazz purist. Yes, during the 1960s the Los Angeles native honed his jazz chops playing with Teddy Edwards, Chico Hamilton and others.
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