Though his publications include only two novels and a single volume of poems, composer, pianist, vocalist, lyricist Gil Scott-Heron has established himself in the literary world and in the field of popular music. His trend-setting production of almost...

"I've been down in New York City, brother, ain't no place I ain't been down," sang Gil Scott-Heron at Blues Alley Friday night. The lyric has acquired an ironic edge since the jazz poet last performed in town. A few weeks ago, Scott-Heron pleaded...

During the mid-1970s, rhythm and blues reached something of an impasse. The music that was born as an expression of real life had become artificial; most people, it seemed, wanted to hear mindless dance music and saccharine ballads. Few artists were willing to confront...

Today is Palm Sunday, April 1, the 91st day of 2007. There are 274 days left in the year. This is April Fool's Day.Today's Highlight in History:On April 1, 1945, American forces invaded Okinawa, Japan, during World War II.On this date:In 1853, Cincinnati established a...

Mos Def seems to be getting better with time like good wine. His album the New Danger is explosive, creative, political, experimental, soulful, relaxing, and hyfee. It's rare nowadays to find an album that you can listen to all the way through. So, it's saying...