Miriam Makeba

Moments with Odetta: Inspirational Singer, Beautiful Woman

Lea Lane | Posted 01.04.2009 | Entertainment


Lea Lane

Odetta Holmes sang at the 1963 March on Washington, and it was reported that she wanted to sing at Obama's inauguration. But she didn't quite make it; she died on Tuesday, at age 77.

South African Music Legend Miriam Makeba Collapses Onstage, Dies

AP | CELEAN JACOBSON | Posted 12.11.2008 | Entertainment


JOHANNESBURG, South Africa — She died just how she wanted to _ singing on stage for a good cause. And her recorded songs wafted out of taxis and...

Dog Ears Music: Volume Thirty-Three

Phil Ramone and Danielle Evin | Posted 06.24.2009 | Entertainment


Phil Ramone and Danielle Evin

Benji Hughes hails from Charlotte, North Carolina. His debut is a well-crafted 25-song extravaganza, A Love Extreme, recorded in L.A.'s boho enclave Silverlake.