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Joshua Minsoo Kim interviews Penelope Spheeris before a screening of the first two films in her Decline of Western Civilization trilogy.

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On “Stackin’ Bones,” he festoons his blues licks with girl-group “ooh-la-la” harmonizing provided by his collaborators, rock ...

Set in Harlem’s hottest braid shop on a sweltering 99-degree day, the play revolves around Marie (Jordan Rice), Jaja’s college-bound daughter, who is managing the shop while Jaja prepares for a ...

Organizers and advocates plan for “grave times” ahead amid threats of mass deportations and immigration crackdowns.

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SolarFive helped power the 2010s golden era of Chicago hip-hop, but he’s no longer looking for the recognition that eluded ...

Atlanta rapper Lazer Dim 700 raps like he’s already thinking about his next three song ideas, and that impatience enriches ...