I was recently in Nashville on a press trip sponsored by the Tennessee Department of Tourism Development. The tour was for writers interested in the state’s music industry, which is, of course, huge. Once again, I was reminded that the money often goes to everyone but the artists. There are so many people in the… [Read More]
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Benin: Spirit Rising and Eve
In my secret double life as a pop culture writer for Popdose.com, I had the opportunity to review Angelique Kidjo’s new book and latest CD.In the process, I got an interesting perspective on life in West Africa in general and Benin in particular, from a major star who makes frequent return trips to see family… [Read More]