Snarky Puppy feat. Laura Mvula + Michelle Willis: Sing to the Moon

Versatile music ensemble Snarky Puppy (who just won their second Grammy this past Monday) turns the spotlight again onto guest instrumentalists and vocalists for the album Family Dinner, Volume 2. Recorded live in New Orleans’ Esplanade Studios (save for one trip to Mali, as Afro-pop singer Salif Keita had been ill during the session) and in front of an audience, this second helping is a …

Why Teenagers Roll Their Eyes

Rather than dismissing teenagers’ behavior as angsty or difficult, the New York Times has investigated why adolescents (specifically girls) oftentimes roll their eyes rather than verbalizing their feelings. Whether it’s a reflex, act of aggression, a signpost that an adult has crossed the line or hit a sore spot—an eye-roll from a teenage girl can mean much more than we realize.

Blackalicious feat. Myron: On Fire Tonight

With their trademark groove-laden brand of hip-hop, Sacramento-based Blackalicious has teamed up with Myron (of soul outfit Myron and E) for “On Fire Tonight.” Its smooth beat is accompanied by a video (directed by James Connelly) that includes graphic, distressing—but important—footage from protests in Ferguson and Baltimore, and police brutality across the United States which is contrasted with imagery of sheer beauty (aka the nude …