When guitarist Brian Venable of the Memphis band Lucero visits Milwaukee or Wisconsin to play a show or see friends, he’s always fascinated by the many historic and unique buildings dotting

 Efficiency. It’s not the first word usually coming to mind when it comes to music historically emanating from the African-American church. But even with the style’s semi-improvisatory nature, the United As One Tour playing

Milwaukee singer Ocie Jackson's first release caters to soul-gospel sensibilities. Jackson adds her sweet, emotionally effusive soprano to songs of praise and testimony, most of which would sound as at home in smooth jazz and adult R&B contexts...

It isn't every weekend that Milwaukee gets to experience African-American culture...

Some blues musicians learn about music from attending church as children, later bringing gospel into blues music, while others start with blues music and bring that background into their spiritual songs. The older generations of musicians were...

Excel at what you do for long enough in the public eye, and you become a legend. Be generous enough with your accessibility, and those who admire you can also call you a friend.<br /><br />So appears to be the case for Otis Clay. The 70-y...

� � The Hansberry-Sands Theatre Company is looking for a cast for its upcoming gospel musical. They’re looking for male and female actors ages 25 and over for the Spring musical, which is set to be staged at the Marcus Center. �They’re also looking for piano players and organists with acting skills. Auditions will take place at the Wisconsin African American Women’s Center on 3020 West Vlie...

This column by Jayson Stark amasses a large number of strange, but true facts from this past baseball season. Some of the feats are truly remarkable.Worth the read....