Breaking the barriers of rock ‘n’ roll was a challenge for Chuck Berry whose choice of instrument was unusual at the time.  The electric guitar took a back seat to the piano as rock emerged into the lime light.  It took Berry to bring the electric guitar center stage using song and stagecraft to entertain his audience.

Clayton, 28, has been hailed as a virtuoso pianist and composer. Down Beat Magazine’s 2008 Readers’ Poll named him one of the top up-and-coming pianists to watch. He has been honored with a Level 1 award by the National Foundation for the Advancement of the Arts (NFAA), the title “Presidential Scholar in the Arts,” and second place in the Thelonious Monk Institute Jazz Piano Competition.

Cleveland's son and Anthony Hamilton protége Antoine Dunn flies soul-o

Ms. Fabulosity herself was in the building at the historic Karamu House Saturday night during the opening weekend of the theater’s four-week run of “The Color Purple.” Dressed in one of the season’s hottest numbers – a navy, long-sleeved mini – she was quite the fashionista as she addressed the crowd during a reception before the performance.

Bravo's recently been buzzed about because of his upcoming follow up to the “Grey Area” called “Standing Ovation.” Well, the wait is over. It's here! "Standing Ovation" dropped today and you can download it for free online.

This year the nonprofit center legacy is continued through the help from funding from all profits of the 6^th annual music fest with the legendary recording group Tony Tony Toné , special guests Drew Hill, Hubbs Groove and comedian Damon Williams.

This year’s featured performers are the legendary rap icons De La Soul, Pete Rock & CL Smooth, Jeru tha Damaja, Special Ed, DJ Mick Boogie, and the 2012 Akron Hip-hop Showcase online talent search winner – Ashtabula Ohio’s own Ali tha Prince.  Doors will open at 7 p.m.

 This year’s featured performers are the legendary rap icons De La Soul, Pete Rock & CL Smooth, Jeru tha Damaja, Special Ed, DJ Mick Boogie, and the 2012 Akron Hip-hop Showcase online talent search winner – Ashtabula Ohio’s own Ali tha Prince.  Doors will open at 7 p.m.