Arts Dec 30

Singer Janelle Monae performs at YouTube theatre in Inglewood
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Critics look back at 2023’s epic year in music

2023 had it all when it came to music: record-breaking tours, unique songwriting and new artists on the rise. The Root’s senior writer Candace McDuffie and freelance music writer and critic Maura Johnston join Stephanie Sy to discuss the music…

Arts Dec 26

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Critics name their favorite TV shows of 2023

In the age of streaming, there's never a lack of something to watch. With the choices nearly overwhelming, Jeffrey Brown spoke with critics Lorraine Ali of The Los Angeles Times and Jen Chaney of New York Magazine and Vulture about…