Laura Mvula, born in Birmingham, is a classically trained vocalist with an orchestral pop style all her own. She stated her influences include Nina Simone, Erykah Badu and Lauryn Hill and is often compared to other neo-soul artists, both those who shared her classical training, like Amy Winehouse, and those who don’t, like Jill Scott. Although her lyrics sometimes communicate an impersonal strain of melancholy, the music is anything but, dazzling with powerful, vibrant arrangements.
As many activists eye new opportunities for reform in a new era, former prosecutor John Flannery outlines disparities in the justice system, while the legendary Darryl McDaniels, from Run DMC, discusses the need to tackle how policies and the pandemic has exacerbated hunger.
The Marvel Studios content keeps on coming to Disney Plus. Later this month,
Marvel’s Behind the Mask debuts on the Mouse House’s streaming service and the documentary film promises to dive into how the House of Ideas creates its ever-growing pantheon of beloved heroes, starting with who the character is behind the mask. Now, 10 days ahead of its arrival, Marvel has released the first trailer, which you can catch in the player above.
Behind the Mask will feature insightful interviews with a range of Marvel Comics editors, writers, artists and experts, as well as famous fans. In the trailer, creative director Joe Quesada recalls the all-important advice he was given by the late, great Stan Lee himself, Neal Kirby, son of the legendary Jack Kirby, explains why his father thought comics were important, and Darryl McDaniels of Run DMC reveals how much the Marvel universe means to him.
DMC on the message and meaning of the Queens icons.
Run-DMC are undoubtedly one of the biggest names in music.
Named Greatest Hip-Hop Group of All Time by MTV in 2007; in 2009 they were inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, the second rap group to do so. (with Grandmaster Flash and the Furious Five being the first.)
Run-DMC’s history is steeped in groundbreaking moments for black music artists: The first rap group to go Gold, Platinum and Multi-Platinum, the first group to blend rock and hip-hop; to have airtime on MTV; to grace the cover of Rolling Stone Magazine and to play Live Aid.