Gwendolyn Chisolm, Who Rhymed on Rap’s First Female Hit, Dies at 66

A chance encounter led to overnight success for the Sequence, a seminal trio whose “Funk You Up” broke barriers.

This week in CT arts features envelope-pushing acts, soulful singers and a legendary circus

The Courant’s arts picks for April 19-25 include Lamb of God, Jim Breuer, Nunsence, the Bread & Puppet Theater, hip-hop stars ...

Motown girl group Martha and the Vandellas not only recorded an anthem for the civil rights era – they fought for fair pay and proudly called themselves divas

Classic songs ‘Nowhere to Run’ and ‘Dancing in the Street’ captured the revolutionary spirit of the Civil Rights Movement in ...

Karol G Closes Out Coachella With Electrifying Set Heavy on Latin and Female Empowerment: ‘Don’t Feel Fear, Feel Pride!’

Karol G closed out Coachella with an explosive set filled with Latin and female empowerment, and guests Becky G, Wisin,Arturo ...

Rap and hip-hop pioneer dead at 66: ‘A creative force’

Gwendolyn “Blondy” Chisolm might not be a name that modern rap and hip-hop fans know, but that probably should not be the ...

Gwendolyn ‘Blondy’ Chisolm, the Sequence Co-Founder, Dead at 66

Gwendolyn 'Blondy' Chisolm, co-founder of the Sequence who scored the hit 'Funk You Up,' has died at the age of 66.

Member of pioneering female rap group dies at 66

Gwendolyn “Blondy” Chisolm, who co-founded the groundbreaking female hip-hop trio The Sequence with Cheryl “The Pearl” Cook ...
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Iconic female groups are joining forces for tour. Here’s when they come to KC

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Three female hip-hop and R&B groups who dominated the ‘90s will come together for a country-wide tour, and Kansas City is one of ...
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3 Legendary ’90s Girl Groups Team Up for a ‘Crazy’ Tour That Has Fans Losing It

If you grew up on “No Scrubs,” “Push It” and “Free Your Mind,” this summer just got a major upgrade. TLC, Salt-N-Pepa and En Vogue are officially joining ...
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The women tastemakers leading Nashville's R&B, hip-hop renaissance

Nashville's "Music City" nickname originated in 1873 after the Fisk Jubilee Singers performed for Queen Victoria. Nashville, best known for country music, also has a rich history and thriving scene ...
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TLC and Salt-N-Pepa Announce First-Ever Co-Headlining Tour with En Vogue: 'This Show Is Going to Be Crazy'

Three of hip-hop and R&B's biggest groups are teaming up for a major moment in music history. Dubbed the “It's Iconic” tour, the Live Nation-produced run marks the first time the three influential ...