Grief Pedigree

Grief Pedigree: The Möbius Strip of Hip-Hop

For the final Grief Pedigree entry, Michael McKinney pays tribute to the late Ka, whose music spoke for the people that are felt, but rarely seen.

Dec 11, 2024 • Michael McKinney

Grief Pedigree: Borrowed Time

Pranav Trewn takes his turn paying respect to the late great Ka, whose writing on "Borrowed Time" serves as a hard-fought inner monologue.

Nov 13, 2024 • Pranav Trewn

Grief Pedigree: The Hem of His Garment

In Sam Ribakoff's tribute to Ka, he details how the Brownsville artist was much more than a rapper – a poet, short story writer, and philosopher all in…

Nov 8, 2024 • Sam Ribakoff

Grief Pedigree: Ka Was Always Conflicted

Will Hagle takes his turn paying tribute to the late great rapper from Brownsville by highlighting how he was a calm, centering presence in the rap…

Oct 29, 2024 • Will Hagle

Grief Pedigree: Ka Showed Rappers How to Be Ageless

Next up to pay tribute to Ka is Thomas Hobbs, who dissects the song “Every Now And Then” and the Brownsville poet’s profound ability to share life…

Oct 29, 2024 • Thomas Hobbs

Grief Pedigree: Ka in the Good Hands of the Creator

Douglas Martin shares a personal essay of his morning upon hearing of the Brownsville wordsmith’s passing.

Oct 25, 2024 • Douglas Martin

Grief Pedigree: The Warrior from Brownsville

Santiago Cembrano takes his turn paying tribute to Ka – the warrior who fought with honor against the destiny he was given.

Oct 22, 2024 • Santiago Cembrano

Grief Pedigree: Reflecting On Rainy Days Through Ka

Julian Brimmers pays tribute to Ka and his deep discography after initially interviewing him for POW in 2015.

Oct 18, 2024 • Julian Brimmers

Illicit Fields: Ka's "Honor Killed the Samurai"

Max Bell reviews the new album from the Brownsville auteur.

Aug 22, 2016 • Max Bell

The Top 50 Albums of 2012

On a Previous Episode of the Passion of the Weiss: The Top 50 Albums of: 2011; 2010; 2009, 2008, 2007, 2006

Dec 24, 2012 • Jeff Weiss

The Iron Age Starring Ka & Roc Marciano

Ka and Roc Marc rap in black and white.

Oct 15, 2012 • Max Bell

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