Q&A: Chaka Khan
Preparation for this SoulTrain.com exclusive interview with Chaka Khan actually began a bit over a year ago. After being given early word there was going to be an announcement of an upcoming new album...
View ArticleClassic Soul Cinema Presents: ‘Willie Dynamite’
At the height of the early 70s blaxploitation film era, there were iconic characters such as John Shaft, Superfly, Hammer, The Mack, Foxy Brown and Black Caesar. There was also Willie Dynamite. Willie...
View ArticleBlack Beauties: Madam C.J. Walker
In honor of Black History month, the “Black Beauties” article series continues acknowledging the impact and artistry of three black women of our American culture. First in the series was the highly...
View ArticleQ&A: Shelly Garrett
We all remember the radio commercial for an upcoming play which had the famous catch phrase ,“BEAUTY SHOP!!!” That was Shelly Garrett. Shelly Garrett is “The Godfather of Urban Theatre.” He began his...
View ArticleForget Me Nots: Valentines For Don Cornelius
The right song can do more for a person than influence them to dance, tap their feet, or nod their head to its rhythm. A proper song can jerk tears, evoke aggression, even encourage reluctant students...
View ArticleExecutive Decisions: Phil Thornton
As a member of the Soul Train Power 20, record executive and TV producer Phillip Thornton’s resume speaks for itself. For the Norfolk, VA native, the journey into the record business came around 1995....
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