Thursday marked what would have been legendary reggae singer, Rastafarian and star soccer player Bob Marley’s 69th birthday. His extensive discography is so well-known and loved around the world, choosing one to pay homage can be a difficult task (although we’re partial to “Chances Are”). Instead, throw on your own personal favorite and sit back with Clash’s list of 10 things you likely never knew …
This week marks the eight year anniversary of James Dewitt Yancey’s untimely death, and his birthday. Yancey—better known as J Dilla—was arguably the most influential hip-hop producer ever and his legacy is still evident; so strong, in fact that each year on the late producer’s birthday, fans around the world celebrate Dilla Day on 7 February. This year we couldn’t stop listening to “Last Donut …
Tinariwen: Emmaar Malian band Tinariwen are famous in their own Saharan country as much for their rocking desert blues as for their role in the ’80s as Tuareg rebel fighters for Gadaffi. Despite their critically acclaimed musical talent, it would be hard to separate the band from politics and, as NPR points out, the new album Emmaar is a reflection of their native region’s turmoil. …
