Amy Winehouse
New book taps into the cultural history of eyeliner
For centuries, eyeliner has been seen as a staple, and often the only beauty item some women and men wear. In culture journalist Zahra Hankir’s latest book, “Eyeliner: A Cultural History,” readers learn how eyeliner isn’t just some superficial beauty hack and that in many cultures around the world, it has been revolutionized and popularized by people of color for medicinal purposes, authority and its cultural ties.
Soul Queen Sharon Jones On New Year’s Performances
Not far away from New York City’s famous ball dropping ceremony in Times Square, another bombastic New Year’s celebration will occur: Sharon Jones will perform with her band the Dap-Kings at Best Buy Theater. The second of two nights, the performance is likely to be one of the night’s best bets in the city ? […]
What sound hath Amy Winehouse wrought?
It’s been a year and a half since Amy Winehouse caught the ears of American listeners. Now, there’s a new crop of young singer-songwriter-types tapping the well of old- and new-school sounds. If Amy was already a throwback, what’s so new about this latest crop? Guest: Takeaway contributor Mary Elizabeth Williams