Rhythm and Blues (R&B) is a genre of music that emerged in the United States during the 1940s. It evolved from African American musical traditions, blending elements of jazz, blues, gospel, and soul. R&B songs are characterized by their soulful vocals, expressive melodies, and infectious rhythms. At its core, R&B is driven by its distinctive
Spike Lee, byname of Shelton Jackson Lee, (born March 20, 1957, Atlanta, Georgia, U.S.), American filmmaker known for his uncompromising provocative approach to controversial subject matter. The son of the jazz composer Bill Lee, he was reared in a middle-class Brooklyn neighbourhood. He majored in communications at Atlanta’s Morehouse College, where he directed his first Super-8 films and met his future coproducer, Monty Ross. In 1978 Lee entered New York University’s Graduate Film School, where he met another future collaborator, cinematographer Ernest Dickerson. He gained national attention with his master’s thesis, the short subject Joe’s Bed-Stuy Barbershop: We Cut Heads
DOGWOOD ARTS FESTIVAL EXPANDS, ANNOUNCES 2023 ENTERTAINMENT LINEUP Event to Feature 42 Live Performances, 100+ Fine Artists, Vendors from Across the Country The Dogwood Arts Festival brings artists and art lovers from across the country to Downtown Knoxville for a 3-day celebration of art, culture, and natural beauty. The 2023 event will take place […]
With the 450-foot Guitar Hotel as its totem, the dramatically remodeled Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino is not shy about its ambitions as an entertainment destination.
As one of the most successful and influential groups in the history of Motown and soul music, The Temptations have left an indelible mark on popular music with their rich harmonies, memorable melodies, and socially conscious lyrics. With a career spanning over five decades, the group has released countless hits and established themselves as one