What’s new MMT Fam! I have to be honest, between catching up on work-related projects, taking care of home tasks, the MS Walk campaign, and watching a few of my TV faves – Underground, American Crime, Feud: Bette and Joan,… Read More ›
In Memoriam
Remembering a Gospel Great: Lecresia Campbell
I was extremely saddened earlier this week to learn of the passing of acclaimed gospel vocalist/actress Lecresia Campbell. A powerhouse singer and worship leader, with a beautiful spirit to match, the Chicago native succumbed last Thursday to a pulmonary embolism…. Read More ›
MMT Recommends: Bounce TV to Air Muhammad Ali Procession and Memorial Service Live on Friday
Bounce TV will carry Muhammad Ali’s farewell procession through the streets of Louisville and his memorial service live, uninterrupted and commercial-free this Friday, June 10. Bounce TV’s coverage will begin at 9:00 a.m. ET with the procession, which will take Ali… Read More ›
Remembering Royalty: Prince Rogers Nelson (1958-2016)
Last Thursday, I was devastated at hearing the news of the passing of Prince Rogers Nelson. A co-worker interrupted a few of us conversing and laughing at lunch, and completely changed the tone in the room. Silence. Shock. Disbelief, as… Read More ›
Remembering a Music Master: Maurice White (1941-2016)
The music world has loss giants thus far in 2016. I was first saddened by the loss of a musical fave – Ms. Natalie Cole – on New Year’s Eve. To me she was elegance, music and melody personified, yet… Read More ›
The ‘Life Celebration’ of radio legend and activist E. Steven Collins
The last day of summer here in Philadelphia was bittersweet. With a picturesque sky ushering in the end of the season, hundreds gathered inside of Sharon Baptist church as Radio One hosted a memorial service to celebrate the life of… Read More ›
Celebrate the memory of radio legend and civic activist E. Steven Collins
Join Old School 100.3, Praise 103.9, Hot 107.9, and the City of Philadelphia as they proclaim Saturday, September 21 “E. Steven Collins Day.” See details above or go to OldSchool1003.com for more information by clicking on flyer. On Monday, September… Read More ›
The Family That Prays – A Tribute
Hey there music movie family. I write tonight with a bit of sadness in my heart, as my family was faced with the task of burying one of our matriarchs, my aunt Marion, on last Saturday. Aunt Marion was a… Read More ›
The Voice Silenced – Whitney Houston (1963 – 2012)
For weeks I have been making references to this year’s Grammy award show. Never could I have imagined that many would be tuning in this evening to pay collective homage to one of the greatest singers of our time –… Read More ›
Remembering A Jazz Blues Legend: Etta James (1938 – 2012)
She was called a “gospel prodigy” because she sang at church and on radio at the tender age of five. She was one of the pioneers credited with fusing rhythm & blues and rock and roll. And she kept the good times… Read More ›
