humanity
Humanity topics include pieces on the real lives of music professionals, amateurs, inspiring students, celebrities, lifestyle influencers, and general feel good human stories in the music sphere.
Bill Hearne
Bill Hearne isn’t one to muse languidly. At 73, there is something rivetingly touching about the Santa Fe singer’s mulish willpower and the obvious love of music that has forever sustained him. Born with congenital cataracts at birth, Bill lost much of his sight by age 9. But his heartfelt vocals and personalized finger-picking guitar style of more than five decades stand as a permanent repudiation of the limits of his blindness.
By Brian D'Ambrosio 4 months ago in Beat
Taylor Swift’s “The Life of a Showgirl”: Decoding the 12th Studio Album and the Real-Life Inspirations Behind Every Track
On October 3, 2025, Taylor Swift released her much-anticipated 12th studio album, The Life of a Showgirl. Fans have been buzzing about the project for months, eagerly awaiting the deeper meanings behind each track. After revealing some details in August during her appearance on the New Heights podcast with her fiancé, Travis Kelce, Swift shared that this album came from a place of joy, chaos, and drama.
By Lynn Myers4 months ago in Beat
Reflections of Traditions and Tribal Violence in the Folk Songs of Afghan Women: A Socio-Cultural Study
Reflections of Traditions and Tribal Violence in the Folk Songs of Afghan Women: A Socio-Cultural Study Author: Islamuddin Feroz, Former Professor, Department of Music, Faculty of Fine Arts, Kabul University
By Prof. Islamuddin Feroz4 months ago in Beat
The Rumor Mill Churns
The Super Bowl Halftime Show is more than just an intermission; it's a global cultural event. Each year, speculation runs rampant about which artist will land the coveted spot. For Super Bowl 2026, one name dominates the conversation: Bad Bunny. The rumor that the Puerto Rican superstar will headline the 2026 Super Bowl Halftime Show has set the music and sports worlds ablaze, promising a potential performance for the history books.
By KAMRAN AHMAD4 months ago in Beat
Building a Mystery: 15 Female Artists Who Could Play Lilith Fair If It Happened Today
If you managed to keep your Hulu subscription, you might have seen a new music documentary that dropped titled Lilith Fair: Building a Mystery. While most Gen Z aged people don't know about Lilith Fair, people in my age bracket (aka, Millennials) are well aware of not just what Lilith Fair was, but the reputation that followed it.
By Jenika Enoch4 months ago in Beat
El Pablo 1x Ignites Memphis Music Scene
Memphis, TN – El Pablo 1x is back, and the music world is feeling the energy. Fresh off a feature on Fox and a Midwest tour with Bubba Startz, El Pablo 1x is not just performing—he’s leading a movement. With his roots deep in Memphis, family close, and community at the heart of everything he does, he’s turning every project into a high-voltage experience.
By Independent Indie Artist Radar5 months ago in Beat
Breaking Barriers, Building Legacy: Moet Ro$e is A Rising Force
When it comes to artists who embody energy, passion, and vision, Moet Ro$e is proving herself to be a rising force you can’t ignore. From captivating performances to bold new partnerships, she is blazing her own trail in the music scene—and fans everywhere are taking notice.
By Independent Indie Artist Radar5 months ago in Beat
Moet Ro$e Is Redefining Hip Hop and Soul on Her Own Terms
Moet Ro$e is more than an artist—she’s a movement in the making. With roots in gospel choirs and a foundation shaped by both discipline and faith, she has crafted a sound that transcends genre lines. Her music fuses the raw honesty of hip hop with the soul-stirring richness of gospel-inspired vocals, creating a style that is at once authentic, ambitious, and deeply resonant. From her early days directing choirs and DJing campus events to building a growing catalog supported by her label, Moet Ro$e has proven that she doesn’t just perform music—she embodies it. Every verse carries her story, every note echo resilience, and every stage she steps on becomes a space for connection.
By The Blacksheepkid Collective by: El Pablo 1x5 months ago in Beat
