Amir “Questlove” Thompson has never been shy about venturing out to explore new musical genres, facilitate new artist collaborations or experiment with alternative show presentation formats. If anyone ever thought that he would curtail his explorations after landing a cushy late night gig for The Roots as the house band for “Late Night with Jimmy [...]
Macy Gray Is Back, And As Live As Ever
July 6, 2012 | Posted by
Macy Gray is anything but perfect, and that’s exactly how she likes it. The renegade singer likes being different, an eccentric, if you will — it’s what makes her go. Being 6-feet tall never has been uncomfortable to her. Rather, she thrives on her difference, including her distinctive raspy voice. Her new album, “Covered,” covers [...]
Macy Gray Wishes More Genres of Music Were Open to Black People
June 2, 2012 | Posted by
Having grown up in Ohio, a state that’s been home to renowned soul groups like Heatwave, Zapp, and The Isley Brothers, it’s no surprise that Macy Gray’s body of work continues in the area’s rich musical tradition. But the singer-turned-actress also has a love of multiple musical genres, a love that resulted in her latest [...]
