Talib Kweli

Plus Al Gore, Angelique Kidjo, Joaquin Phoenix, John Kerry, Madame Gandhi, Mustafa Santiago Ali, Patricia Arquette, Questlove, Jane Fonda, Stacey Abrams, Talib Kweli, Rosanna Arquette, and others.

Bill Withers’ music has touched just about everyone, so it’s no surprise that there’s been an outpouring of tributes since the world learned he died this morning. You can read tributes from Raekwon, Kacey Musgraves, Sturgill Simpson, Lin Manuel Miranda, Yo La Tengo, Billy Dee Williams, and more.

Talib Kweli DJs Dead Prez’s NYC show (which AZ opens) and he’s also got several upcoming shows of his own.

The night celebrated the King of Calypso’s 93rd birthday, and featured a star-studded lineup of musicians who honored Belafonte’s legacy.

In addition to our daily list of NYC shows, every Monday we list the five NYC shows we’re most excited about that week.

Also on hand when Solange accepts the first-ever Lena Horne Prize for Artists Creating Social Impact will be Talib Kweli, Jon Batiste, and more…

We are shocked to learn that basketball legend Kobe Bryant died in a helicopter crash at age 41. Tributes have also come in from Taylor Swift, Vince Staples, Liz Phair, Cardi B, Killer Mike, Ryley Walker, and more.

Singer, songwriter, activist and actor Harry Belafonte turns 93 in March and the Apollo tribute also includes Talib Kweli, Aloe Blacc, Alice Smith, and more

Trumpeter Maurice ”Mobetta” Brown is doing six shows at the Blue Note in January, with special guests Anderson .Paak and Talib Kweli joining at select shows…

Yasiin Bey has been celebrating the 20th anniversary of Black on Both Sides, his solo debut as Mos Def, with a few shows, and he recently added more…