A hugely popular music magazine covering a wide range of genres, with a focus on black music! Main genres: Soul, Hip Hop, Reggae, Jazz, Bossa Nova, Latin, etc. [Main Contents] Herbie Hancock This article focuses on approximately three years of Herbie's long career, from 1969 to 1972. It's a document of the period leading up to the shock of the 1973 album "Head Hunters." What did Herbie experiment with and learn during this Warner era? And how did he arrive at "Head Hunters"? This is a comprehensive feature article based on detailed background information from around 1969, and interviews with Herbie and those around him. Written by Kirk Degiorgio of "As One," a British techno/electro-jazz producer famous for being a Herbie Hancock otaku. Roy Ayers As soon as BBE's Peter Adarkwah returned to the UK from Roy's East Coast American home with an unbelievable treasure trove of over 100 unreleased tracks from Roy's golden era, ready for release, Roy was coming to Ronnie Scott's, the famous London jazz club, for his annual visit. We caught up with him one afternoon there. Donny Hathaway This article delves into the background details of the 1972 album "Donny Hathaway: Live" and explores why this soul classic is still praised through the ages. Bobbi Humphrey Muro Cti art director Bob Ciano Jazz & Soul Covers Beatles An article exploring the era's background, weaving together various testimonies of the Beatles' great influence on black music, and the voices of black artists who gained access to the mainstream as a result. The Beatles are the most covered artists in the world. This article introduces dozens of records covered by jazz and soul artists.