Apr 23rd, 2008 · A new political party in Germany has made saving the working class and the country's welfare system rallying points for attracting votes. Die Linke, or the Left Party, is drawing support from mainstream parties with a radical message.
Jan 6th, 2009 · Palestinians and Israelis are telling their stories with text messages and social media tools such as Twitter and Facebook. Now the mainstream media and the Israeli government are getting into the act.
Dec 11th, 2008 · This has been a strong year for African music, with two big trends emerging: the continuing integration of African music into the U.S. and European mainstream and the ongoing unearthing of treasures from Afropop's "golden era," particularly the '70s.
Nov 7th, 2008 · This election season, hip-hop artists flocked to their mixing boards in unprecedented fashion in support of Barack Obama. Rapper Young Jeezy and professor Mark Anthony Neal discuss the impact of an African American president-elect on hip-hop.
Oct 21st, 2008 · Comedian and actor Rudy Ray Moore, best known for his 70s big screen character Dolemite, has died at 81. His raunchy material kept him from going mainstream, but he changed hip-hop music forever.
Oct 15th, 2008 · People en Español magazine's new book titled Legends en Espanol is a carefully crafted collection showcasing 100 superstars of the 20th century from film and theater to dance and music. They have influenced both Latino culture and mainstream America. Those recognized include Jennifer Lopez, Celia Cruz, Desi Arnaz, and Shakira.
Oct 7th, 2008 · One of today's most popular mainstream pianists, Charlap delights in selecting the most attractive standards of yesteryear and rendering them with tactful, warmly familiar gestures. He brings his celebrated trio back to a favorite downtown haunt.
Sep 10th, 2008 · Muslim leader Warith Deen Mohammed died yesterday at the age of 74. Mohammed succeeded his father, Elijah Mohammad, as the leader of the Nation of Islam in 1975. But he soon left the Nation and led his followers into mainstream Sunni Islam. Journalist Salim Muwakkill, who once worked for Mohammed, talks about the former religious leader and how he will be remembered.