Yusuf: A “Cat” By Another Name Prowls Chicago
On Friday, September 30, singer Yusuf Islam, formerly known to us all as the legendary Cat Stevens, gave a stellar, intimate performance here at the Oriental Theatre in downtown Chicago…
Kashif 1959 – 2016: “This We Can’t Endure”
2016 has truly been unkind to old school musicians and their fans, with the passing of too many of our artists – particularly during the first half of the year.…
The Non-Isley Isley Brother Who Made the Isleys Blow Up
Chris Jasper is a Rock and Roll Hall of Famer and former member of the legendary Isley Brothers and, later, Isley, Jasper, Isley. Today, September 19, he released his 14th…
Tupac Shakur – 20 Years Later (Why We Still Need Him Today)
Twenty years after his death, we still need Tupac in this world – even more so now. Rapper Tupac Amaru Shakur (a/k/a 2Pac) lived for just 25 years. We knew…
Frank Ocean’s Blond is Number One…But Was It Worth The Wait?
Some artists can release one album and have that project become so popular – and be so good – that it leaves fans clamoring for its follow-up. That first album…