It's outstanding to honor those who have made significant contributions to society. Great people ought to be honored in every way possible. The motivation behind Mariaa Siga's "Mame Bamba" tribute to Cheikh Ahmadou Bamba is obvious, but there are other reasons for the song's existence as well. Poet, brave resistance fighter, and nonviolent theist Cheikh Ahmadou Bamba founded the Mouridist and Touba movements. That aspect of...

A Nostalgic Resonance: Celebrating Shared Harmony in "It Takes Two". Sharon Hendrix's musical career has been nothing short of inspirational, from the time she was only two years old and fearlessly sang out in church to her collaborations with superstars like Bob Dylan, Elton John, and Stevie Wonder. Her most recent cover of "It Takes Two," a duet with Marvin Robinson, reflects the same passion and...