Art Show Inspired by Philando Castile

Open now at the Minneapolis Institute of Art (and free to the public), “Art and Healing: In the Moment” is a show inspired by Philando Castile—a man whose brutal death at the hands of police after being pulled over for what should have been just a traffic stop was not only heinous, but also filmed by his girlfriend. The exhibition is made up of works …

Nina Simone’s Childhood Home Saved and Made National Treasure

Beloved singer, pianist and activist Nina Simone grew up in a small house in Tryon, North Carolina—and over the years it’s been bought and sold several times, with some owners investing in its restoration. But recently the home was falling into disrepair, until last year several artists—Ellen Gallagher, Rashid Johnson, Julie Mehretu and Adam Pendleton—joined forces and bought it for $95K in order to save …

Georgia Anne Muldrow: Overload

The talented Georgia Anne Muldrow has returned with her soothing blend of jazz, hip-hop and soul in “Overload,” her first track since she signed to Brainfeeder—aka Flying Lotus’ record label. The track is a little hazy and a little glittery—all balanced out with Muldrow’s sublime vocals. Laid-back, but enthralling, this song will have you mesmerized for its entirety.