Classic Soul Cinema Presents: ‘The Wiz’
The Wiz, the all-black musical movie based on the children’s book The Wonderful Wizard of Oz by L. Frank Baum, has become somewhat of a cult classic since its release 35 years ago this month, and is...
View ArticleOn the “A” w/Souleo: Celebrated Playwright Ntozake Shange Debuts New Work
In her private residence, playwright Ntozake Shange is lost in her own world–one made up of words, rhythm and recovery. The writer of the legendary theater piece For Colored Girls Who Have Considered...
View ArticleFive Shows that Unite African Americans
Some people just don’t understand the power of television. Not only does it entertain, but it also unifies us as a community, family and culture. There have been several amazing shows over the years...
View ArticleQ&A: Milton Bowens
Fine artist and lecturer Milton Bowens documents the journey of the African American, from the very beginning right up to the present day. His mixed media pieces are a daring yet crisp analysis of the...
View ArticleStar-Studded Lineup of Performers and Presenters for the 2013 Soul Train Awards
CHAKA KHAN, GLADYS KNIGHT, VANESSA WILLIAMS, WARREN G, BORIS KODJOE, VIVICA A. FOX, JON B., VANILLA ICE AND MORE ADDED TO THE STAR-STUDDED LINEUP OF PERFORMERS AND PRESENTERS FOR THE SOUL TRAIN AWARDS...
View ArticleThe 80s: Debbie Deb
Singer Debbie Deb was part of the freestyle movement of the 1980s, a unique combination of dance, hip-hop and electronica with a Latin influence which continues to find its way in today’s pop, R&B...
View Article2013 Soul Train Awards Nominee Spotlight: Tasha Cobbs
Watching Soul Train was a childhood challenge for award-winning gospel singer Tasha Cobbs. In fact, she wasn’t allowed to watch the popular Saturday morning entertainment staple at all. “I’m a church...
View Article2013 Soul Train Award Nominee Spotlight: Alicia Keys
“Don’t be mad…it’s just a brand new kind of free. That aint bad…I found a brand new kind of me. Don’t be mad…it’s a brand new time for me.” Alicia Keys has been at the forefront of R&B/soul music...
View ArticleWe Got Soul: The 2013 Soul Train Awards Are Go!
It’s that time of year again–leaves revealing golden hues, pumpkin making its appearance in virtually everything worth eating or imbibing, brisk winds ushering forth the last few months of the year,...
View ArticleWhere We Come From: The Black Rock Coalition’s ‘Deep Roots of Rock n Roll’
As prevalent as hip-hop, R&B, and soul are in the cannon of modern black musical expression, it is widely acknowledged that African Americans’ contributions to American arts and culture include not...
View Article2013 Soul Train Awards Nominee Spotlight: Joss Stone
For more than a decade, Joss Stone has captivated fans with her gravely, sexy sound. Blue-eyed soul? Yes, she’s frequently cited within that category and will join a special “Blue-Eyed Soul”...
View ArticleQ&A: Orlando Jones–Modernizing The Legend of Sleepy Hollow
To believe, or not to believe. That is the question. That is what you must decide when you step into the world of Sleepy Hollow. In the town of Sleepy Hollow, it’s the perpetual tug of war between...
View Article2013 Soul Train Awards Nominee Spotlight: The Ashford & Simpson Songwriter’s...
The scene is familiar: You jump in your car, turn on the radio, and cruise through the city with the windows rolled down, wind blowing through your hair, singing your favorite song at the top of your...
View Article2013 Soul Train Awards Spotlight: 1500 Or Nothin’
Many unfortunately see the education in liner notes as a lost art form in the age of digital cataloging your music. But as far as I’m concerned, that is no excuse given the accessibility of information...
View Article2013 Soul Train Awards Spotlight: A Q&A with Anthony Anderson–The Host
Award-nominated actor and writer Anthony Anderson would be lying to SoulTrain.com and the readers and fans who visit this site if he wasn’t completely honest during this exclusive interview. So there’s...
View ArticleClassic Soul Cinema Presents: ‘Five on the Blackhand Side’
In the early seventies, many black organizations denounced the blaxploitation film craze which often featured a heavy dose of violence, drugs and sex. Moreover, these organizations did not approve the...
View Article2013 Soul Train Awards Red Carpet Recap
Much excitement along with plenty of love, peace and soul was displayed Friday, November 8 at the 2013 Soul Train Awards red carpet. Celebrities were fashionably and stylishly decked out in their best...
View ArticleProtest Songs: 4 Songs By Current Artists That Awaken Our Consciousness
Depending on which part of the country you reside in, there’s a lot going on nowadays. Between our youth being gunned down, department stores alienating certain races, international disasters and now...
View ArticleThe 80s: INXS’ Kick
It’s hard to believe that the most successful studio album of a band’s career was considered a reject by some, but such was the case with INXS’s Kick, released in 1987. The band was already riding...
View ArticleTV’s Top 5 Biopics
CrazySexyCool: The TLC Story aired on VH1 last month and was the highest-rated television film premiere of 2013, as well as the highest-rated original film premiere in VH1 history. That says...
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