Legendary Philadelphia, PA-formed jazz rap trio Digable Planets (composed of MCs Ishmael "Butterfly" Butler, Mariana "Ladybug ...

It was the summer of 1992, and Ladybug Mecca, Butterfly, and Doodlebug—collectively known as Digable Planets—were recording their debut album, Reachin’ (A New Refutation of Time and Space), commuting ...

The Fugees, comprising rappers Lauryn Hill, Wyclef Jean and Pras Michel, successfully blended elements of reggae and R&B into their music, as evident throughout “Zealots.” Though both Wyclef Jean and ...

The 2025 edition of the M for Montreal music festival, which ran from Nov. 19 to 22, provided local fans with a little ...

Melbourne-founded cosmetic giant Mecca will open its flagship 4000-square-metre, three-storey ‘pink palace’ department store in Bourke St Mall next month, with more than 80 services on offer. And when ...

Though Chicago topped the list of America’s most rat-infested cities for over a decade, Los Angeles has now claimed the mantle, according to new data from pest control company Orkin. “As Orkin’s ...

In Saudi Arabia’s historic port of Jeddah, palm trees swing in the breeze against a broad panel of glittering water. Egypt and Sudan seem to peek over the Red Sea’s western horizon, while Mecca lies ...

Historic Jeddah is situated on the eastern shore of the Red Sea. From the 7th century AD it was established as a major port for Indian Ocean trade routes, channelling goods to Mecca. It was also the ...

The 20th anniversary edition of the M for Montreal music festival will run from Nov. 19 to 22 at various venues.