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Diva Magazine, Europe’s largest selling Lesbian/Bisexual publication, has profiled yours truly in their August issue! See below: shirlette profiled in the “Pick N Mix” section of DIVA mag Haven’t heard? STREAM T4GB in it’s entirety HERE. This month’s DIVA Cover … Continue reading →

For Immediate Release: NC Music Love Army: regional music luminaries take aim at regressive legislation through songs of protest In solidarity with the Moral Monday peaceful protest movement (http://bit.ly/1aqLSXr), a new alliance, The North Carolina Music Love Army, has emerged. … Continue reading →

I met Yahzarah at Bully’s Basement, the old Hip Hop hot spot in Durham. It was my first time seeing her perform and I was mesmerized by her stage presence, her voice, her. I spent the entire show hugging the … Continue reading →

I’ve had the pleasure of collaborating with Durham’s The Beast on a few occasions. Here is a compilation of our work. “For You,” from the Guru Legacy EP with Freddie Watts “Strange Love” from The Freedom Suite EP   And … Continue reading →

                    I’m archiving my collaborations over the next few weeks and thought, on this proposed 80-degree day to share one of my favorites. It’s called Alright (A Spring Anthem) and features … Continue reading →

I was honored that documentary filmmaker Katina Parker invited me to participate in her episodic documentary tv series, Truth. Be. Told. Katina is in the midst of a crowdfunding campaign effort to support the project.  Support and view other previews … Continue reading →

The 2013 Hopscotch Music Festival line-up was announced today and I’m very pleased that shirlette ammons T4GB is a part of this year’s roster of performers. I have yet to know the day, time, or venue, but as soon as … Continue reading →

  So, Life has been hectic lately. The remedy: By night, turn off the radiation and write emo-laden poems (I’d also recommend a vinyl copy of Talking Book with few scratches and bruises). By day, if you have a few moments … Continue reading →

                       We caught up with Shirlette Ammons to talk a little bit about her new album Twilight for Gladys Bentley and her recent ‘Pretty Precious Cargo’ tour with Berlin-based rapper sookee and Juan Huevos.  Here’s we … Continue reading →