On The Groove Line podcast host and blog editor Chris Stevens was a recent guest on the Black etc. Podcast, hosted by Ian Yusef, discussing the history of one of Black radio’s most important formats, the Quiet Storm. Chris discussed the 50th anniversary of the Quiet Storm format, which began…
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Tyler The Creator tops the charts once again with “DON’T TAP THE GLASS”
Tyler The Creator is on an incredible hot streak that continues with his dance-oriented 9th studio album, DON’T TAP THE GLASS. DON’T TAP THE GLASS debuted this week at No. 1 on Billboard’s 200 albums chart, the fourth consecutive project from the California artist to earn that distinction. Tyler posted…
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The Blackbyrds are still flying high over 50 years later
The Blackbyrds, a jazz-funk band formed at Howard University by legendary trumpeter Donald Byrd, are still flying high 50 years after their third album City Life contained the classic hit “Rock Creek Park.” Original member and current leader Keith Killgo was gracious enough to chat with us On The Groove…