All posts tagged jessica bennett

You’ve heard these records several times without even noticing.  A rapper’s voice is slowed down to a lazy baritone while the DJ repeats certain vocal

R&B, blues and soul music have a rich history on Broadway, but unfortunately, if you ask the average theatre goer to name productions that predominately

Whether it’s Nicki Minaj’s “Barbies” or Lady Gaga’s “Monsters,” hardcore fans feel the need to prove their loyalty to said artist. It’s a relationship artists

Alice Smith is a gem.  Highly overlooked by the masses, she has a knack for songwriting and vocals both crisp and full of warmth.  Her

There are many works on Prince and his impact on the industry.  With I Would Die 4 U: Why Prince Became An Icon, author Touré

Lately, Destiny’s Child alum and solo star Kelly Rowland has come up against some criticism.  This in and of itself is no big deal--the biggest

The simplest definition of scatting would be the vocal improvisation of nonsense syllables, allowing a vocalist to freestyle melodies and rhythms.  While that sums up 

Poet, author, educator, critic and political activist are just a few of the titles carried by LeRoi Jones, better known to the world as Amiri Baraka.  The Newark,

It’s a sad truth, but many of our favorite artists of yesteryear aren’t exactly at the top of their game vocally.  Honestly, we can’t even be upset about