L.A. Times - Entertainment — A weekly roundup of must-hear music recommended by Times staffers. This week’s picks include the solo debut from Sampha, a familiar face to fans of Drake and Solange, among others, as well as the return of veteran SoCal punks TSOL. Sampha, â�... more info

L.A. Times - Pop & Hiss — A weekly roundup of must-hear music recommended by Times staffers. This week’s picks include the solo debut from Sampha, a familiar face to fans of Drake and Solange, among others, as well as the return of veteran SoCal punks TSOL. Sampha, â�... more info

Stereogum — Solange Knowles was the keynote speaker at a Yale University conference called "Everybody Still Wants To Fly": Activism In Pop From Prince To Solange. Solange sat down with Yale professor Daphne A. Brooks to talk about the creation and context of her... more info

Idolator — “We invite young women of color, ages 16-30, to have a seat at the table by helping us collect the texts, music, and visual art that speak to our experiences.” more info

Brooklyn Vegan — Solange, Questlove, Kimbra, Sheila E, filmmaker D.A. Pennebaker and more are appearing this week at Yale University's Schwarzman Center as part of a four-day symposium called "Blackstar Rising & The Purple Reign: Celebrating the Legacies of Davi... more info

New York Times — Tina Knowles Lawson remains the inspiration for the chart-topping daughters she raised while running a hair salon in Houston. more info

Idolator — She was there to help “celebrate the accomplishments and successes of the past 4 years.” more info

Stereogum — Solange performed in DC last night as part of the Busboys And Poets' Peace Ball, which took place at the National Museum Of African American History & Culture. Angela Davis welcomed Solange to the stage, after sharing some moving and encouraging word... more info

New York Times — Ellen Burstyn, Solange Knowles, artists, composers and others offer people who don’t want to think about politics different options for the weekend. more info

Consequence of Sound — A four-day celebration featuring discussions and concerts in honor of the late icons. more info