In their heyday, soul and funk dominated the airwaves. Smooth harmonies from The Temptations and themes of love and heartbreak characterized ’60s and ’70s music. Artists like Parliament, Stevie Wonder, Gladys Knight and the Pips and Diana Ross alike paved the way for many African American artists...

(This story was originally published in print on Mar. 28, 2019). Blending soul, R&B and hip-hop, sophomore cinema and media arts major Darnell Boone stands out as one of Biola’s most versatile student music artists. The Corona, California native has been uploading his music to SoundCloud for...