The Chocolate Voice

10/30/2025

10/27/2025

Howard University Homecoming in Washington, D.C., honoring the legacy and pride of “The Mecca.”

(Photo Credit: DIAGEO/Hyyer Creative) This past weekend, DIAGEO celebrated Howard University Homecoming in Washington, D.C., honoring th ...

10/17/2025

By Their Fruits, You Will Know Them By DL White The late Dr. Maya Angelou once forewarned, “When a person shows you who they are, believe them the first tim ...

10/15/2025

 Broadway San Diego ~ A Nederlander Presentation is delighted to announce that tickets for & Juliet are on sale for a limited one-week engagement, ...

10/14/2025

Good breakdown of D'Angelo's life.

Michael Eugene Archer, known to the world as D’Angelo, has died at the age of 51 after a private battle with pancreatic cancer.

10/14/2025

Heartbreaking!🥲

D'Angelo has passed away from pancreatic cancer in New York City at the age of 51.

Born Michael Eugene Archer, February 11, 1974, D'Angelo sound was one of the most soulful voices to date. Rest easy and thanks for your forever music and bringing us .

10/10/2025

Congratulations !!!!

SAN DIEGO, Calif. (October 8, 2025) – Maya’s Cookies, a gourmet cookie company for everyone, is proud to announce its 10th anniversary—a decade of ...

10/10/2025

We love us a good documentary. Looking forward to watching!

In every era of hip-hop, sneakers have become a status symbol, making them as influential to the culture as the music. In light of Hulu’s Sneaker Wars: ...

09/25/2025

"No Matter How Many Times a Lie is Spoken – It Will Never Become Truth."
By DL White

No Matter How Many Times a Lie is Spoken – It Will Never Become TruthBy DL White Award-winning author, editor, journalist - Karen Attiah There is the truth, ...

09/21/2025

We cannot wait to hear Trumpet player Keyon Harrold perform at Artpower UCSD, Tuesday night! Harrold, proudly describes his sound as a “gumbo of dopeness.” Drawing inspiration from legends like Nina Simone, Marvin Gaye, Donny Hathaway, and John Coltrane, Harrold uses his horn to reflect the times — just as his heroes once did.

This is going to be a great show double billed with drummer Click on link below to read full article.

Keyon Harrold (Courtesy Photo) When Wynton Marsalis — one of the greatest trumpeters of our time — called a young Keyon Harrold “the future of the trumpet,” ...

09/18/2025

GRAMMY-nominated drummer Nate Smith talks collaboration, improvisation, and his love for Coltrane. Don’t miss his one-night-only tribute with Keyon Harrold in the series.

Nate Smith (Courtesy Photo) By Gwen Pierce When I caught up with GRAMMY-nominated drummer, composer, and producer Nate Smith, he was in Richmond, Virginia, ...

09/04/2025

At 30, Glenn Alexander II is already one of the few Black conductors blazing trails across classical and theatrical stages—from Carnegie Hall to Les Misérables.” As Music Director of the U.S. tour of Les Misérables, Glenn Alexander II embraces rigor and joy—three-hour shows, eight times a week.

From Port Arthur churches to Carnegie Hall—Glenn is conducting with heart, vision, and purpose. Read his inspiring journey in our latest feature. [link in bio]

As Music Director of the U.S. tour of Les Misérables, Glenn says,

‘I’ve been told a lot of what I can’t do... But I believe it’s my purpose to show people who look like me that it’s possible to exist in these spaces.’

Get ready to see Les Mis in San Diego Sept 16–21. Drop a ✨ if you're planning to go!”

At just 30 years old, Glenn Alexander II has already made history as one of the few Black conductors in today’s classical and theatrical landscape. From Car ...