The first trailer of Smurfs was out yesterday. Directed by Chris Miller, the film, featuring singer Rihanna as the Smurfette, will release in theatres on July 18.

Before John Prine and Steve Goodman became friends and partners, they shared small stages in the city of Chicago.

For one Saturday in March, you’re invited to step back in time to the era of Benny Goodman and Glenn Miller, when swing music was all the rage, radio was king, and the broadcasts were live.

Black American music is music of the spirit, a profound diversity of lessons to be enjoyed. Never duplicated but often imitated, its drumbeats are heartbeats of the inner person that ignites ...