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Highlights of Hot 97 Summer Jam

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Hot 97 Summer Jam 2012 in New Jersey, started the summer of on the right note.
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Award-winning black music directors talk TV music

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VIDEO - They rock the music for primetime and late night TV hits, The Tonight Show with Jay Leno, Lopez Tonight, Mo'nique and Dancing With the Stars...
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Slideshow: The top 10 black guitarists of all time

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SLIDESHOW - In honor of Black Music History Month, theGrio has compiled this list of the most incredible African-American guitars players ever...
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Slideshow: theGrio's favorite Philly musicians

Deron Dalton
SLIDESHOW - Check out our slideshow highlighting famous black musicians from one of the most prominent cities in black music: Philadelphia...
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Why Philly's soul lacks Motown's mojo

Ronda Racha Penrice
OPINION - While Philadelphia is a musical city that's extremely important to American history, it does not represent what Detroit does.
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Slideshow: 25 songs that moved black America

Ronda Racha Penrice
SLIDESHOW - In honor of Black Music History Month, here are 25 songs that speak to music's ability to evoke thought, dialogue and action...
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Kelly Rowland confirmed as an 'X-Factor' UK judge

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CLUTCH - Still ruling the top of the charts with her summer hit "Motivation," Kelly Rowland next move will extend her move beyond the airwaves and onto the small screen...
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Gil Scott-Heron: More than the 'Godfather of Rap'

Earl Ofari Hutchinson
OPINION - The irony is that Heron took great pains to distance himself from many of the rap artists that purportedly were influenced by him...
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Slideshow: 12 not-to-be missed summer concerts

Kelley L. Carter
SLIDESHOW - Summer is in full swing, which means that some of our favorite musicians will be taking stage. Check out our picks for great summer shows...
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5-year-old prodigy can speak 7 languages, play 6 instruments

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Five-year-old Mabou Loiseau's parents spend $1,500 a week on tutors and lessons...
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