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[The Key of G] Keeping it Fresh
Courtesy Cortez Kicks
by Garrad Lee
Dec. 29, 2011
Hip-hop and fashion have always been linked. Back when hip-hop was just developing, before it had a name even, the earliest practitioners of the emerging culture were already marking themselves as part of the movement by appropriating clothing styles…
Making Music Relevant
Courtesy ML "The Truth"
by Briana Robinson
Dec. 28, 2011
Marland "ML" Williams came close to a Grammy nomination this year. The R&B artist, who goes by ML "The Truth," had two songs make the last round of voting Nov. 30 to choose a list of nominees, but neither…
[10 Things About] The Oxford American Southern Music Issue
Oxford American
by Valerie Wells
December 21, 2011
The Oxford American is an American quarterly literary magazine "dedicated to featuring the very best in Southern writing while documenting the complexity and vitality of the American South. And here are 10 things about the magazine that makes it…
[Natalie’s Notes] Ring in the New Year
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by Natalie Long
December 21, 2011
It's been a blast attending great parties and concerts, but I'm ready for the holiday hustle and bustle to be done and to get back to the normality of life. Between your own holiday parties and writing those New…
[What’s On My Playlist?] Somethin’ To Ride To
by Brittany Kilgore
December 14, 2011
I may be a picky music lover, but I have a playlist to fi t any situation or mood. Sometimes the music has to resonate with the time of day and my surroundings.
[The Key Of G] Garrad’s Holiday Music Shopping Guide
by Garrad Lee
December 14, 2011
It's Christmas shopping season, so I have compiled my own music gift wish list. These are all things that I want (hint, hint), but you should be able to find
something here for all the music lovers on…
Esperanza Extravaganza
by Greg Pigott
December 14, 2011
On Dec. 17, Jacksonians home for the holidays will have a chance to hear what they have been missing on the Jackson music scene, and newcomers can get a taste of Mississippi sounds. The 9th Annual Esperanza Plantation Holiday…
10 Things: Purpertrator
by Valerie Wells
December 6, 2011
A lot of things can be said about Purpertrator. Because there are so many, we've managed to narrow them down to ten, just to give you a taste on how great these up and coming performers are.
Straight, Black Coffin
Coffin Breath
by Andrew Ousley
December 6, 2011
Coffin Breath's m.o. is not writing catchy tunes, and they are certainly not radio friendly.
A Soulful Messiah
Glenn Francis, http://www.PacificProDigital.com
by Brittany Kilgore
December 6, 2011
Legendary producer Quincy Jones took the classic Handel's "Messiah" and added some soul. Jackson school choirs and area dancers will add life when they perform the modern classic this holiday season.
Making Joyful Noises
File Photo
by Natalie Long
Dec. 7, 2011
Jackson comes alive when Christmas comes to town. With the Belhaven Singing Christmas Tree, Chimneyville Crafts Festival and several other local traditions, most people seem to get into the holiday spirit. This year's joyful noises not only help get…
Hometown Country
Courtesy Jeff Maddox
by Valerie Wells
November 30, 2011
Country music songwriter and singer Jeff Maddox has a single getting airplay across the United States and overseas, but so far he hasn't heard his song on radio stations at home. Maddox, 42, grew up in Pearl and lives…
[What’s On My Playlist?] Mellow Chill Moments
November 30, 2011
Brittany Kilgore, JFP editorial intern, enters finals week at Tougaloo College with this study playlist.
[The Key Of G] ‘The Black Codes’
Courtesy James Crow
by Garrad Lee
November 30, 2011
I know, I know. It was just a few months ago that I wrote about Herbert Brown. So why am I doing it again? If you remember, Herbert Brown, 32, goes by many names and wears many hats.…
[Natalie’s Notes] Blowing the Roof Off
Courtesy Jan Smith
by Natalie Long
November 23, 2011
Imagine walking into Underground 119 on a Wednesday night. The "don't-weigh-a-hundred-pounds-soaking-wet" singer has on a funky cocktail dress, complete with boas and outlandish hats. She and the pianist are blowing the roof off the place with her explosive pipes…
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Feb 10, 2012Holland's Gulf of America Bill Sweeping the Nation
DonnaLadd: Thanks, Maddow, for the credit and the link love for this post: on.msnbc.com/yflZ4j
Feb 09, 2012
Biz Roundup: Welcoming New Businesses to Town
redlion: Interesting story. I actually patronized one of Scott's stores during a recent six week stay in the DC area.…
Feb 09, 2012
[Outlaw] A More Perfect Union
thabian: Loved this column not only for the very important subject matter, but because it contained a truly entertaining voice. I wanted…
Feb 09, 2012
Holland's Gulf of America Bill Sweeping the Nation
DonnaLadd: Let's not forget when Rep. Holland tried to ban abortion back in 2006. Many of us weren't…
Feb 09, 2012
Holland's Gulf of America Bill Sweeping the Nation
Jason Meeks: brief mention of it in video :) by Colbert (via Twitter trending)
http://tpmmuckraker.talkingpointsmemo.com/2012/02/mississippi_rep_wants_the_gulf_of_mexico_renamed_t.php
Feb 09, 2012
Holland's Gulf of America Bill Sweeping the Nation
DonnaLadd: Oh, and I love it when Mississippi punks the nation.
Feb 09, 2012
Holland's Gulf of America Bill Sweeping the Nation
DonnaLadd: I'm surprised anyone took it seriously. We heard about it earlier the week, and it seemed obvious before…
Feb 09, 2012
Holland's Gulf of America Bill Sweeping the Nation
Lori G: I thought it was genius when I saw it. Of course, I knew the Colbert joke. I…
Feb 09, 2012
Holland's Gulf of America Bill Sweeping the Nation
DonnaLadd: I can totally see Holland on Colbert, both pretending to be conservatives! Ha!
Feb 09, 2012
Fight the Power
rlnave: Attorney General Jim Hood was worried for nothing. Even though he was at the Supreme Court making arguments in the ongoing pardon case…