Pynk Beard Brings Black Joy as Protest to Rooted In Rhythm Festival
Pynk Beard’s Rooted In Rhythm Festival performance isn’t just music; it’s a defiant celebration of Black joy, a ‘fuck you’ to erasure.
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DJ Rooney Reconnects with South Asian Culture, Bringing Desi Music to Dallas
Local DJ Varun Iyer hosted his first “All Desi, All night” set before Holi at Lady Love Lounge. Nomad caught up to discuss how his culture and music taste influences his sound.
A Seat at the Table: “For Colored Brothers” Brings Raw Honesty to TBAAL
TBAAL’s ‘For Colored Brothers’ invites audiences to an authentic exploration of brotherhood, healing, and the challenges faced by Black men.
K-Dot’s Halftime Show Epitomizes the Black American Experience
Kendrick Lamar sent a message during his Super Bowl Halftime Show performance, transcending rap beefs and sports rivalries to deliver a thoughtful remark on the joy and terror of Black life in America.
Artist Maya Pillutla on Inspiration & Vindication
Local Visual Artist Maya Pillutla made their official debut last year at The Eclectika. Nomad caught up to discuss Pillutla’s process and coming into their own in the scene.
An Illusion of Agency: Dogg, Nelly, Ross & Boy Kiss Ring to Mask Oppression
While Chrisette Michele faced swift and severe consequences for her 2017 Inauguration performance, Snoop Dogg, Rick Ross, Nelly and Soulja Boy will probably enjoy a degree of impunity.
Roots Revival & BIPOC Ecstatic Dance in the United States
In an op-ed, Roots Revival Co-Founder Tamera Lanay talks establishing one of just four Black/Indigenous Ecstatic Dance spaces in the United States while recounting her introduction to the culture. By…
4Batz & the Ingenuity of Oak Cliff Hip Hop
The rise of 4Batz is exciting but not surprising. The Oak Cliff artist comes from a culture that’s made itself a critical ingredient in the genre for decades. On 4Batz’s…