Lavenia Nesmith was once a member of the first RnB band from Washington, D.C. Lavenia Nesmith (Photo: http://www.lavenianesmith.com/by Eva Quintos Tennant) By Timothy Cox Special to the AFRO BALTIMORE, MD — […]
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Chaka, Kool & The Gang Offer Historical Night Of Jazzy Soul with A Funky-Pop Appeal
By Timothy Cox An 80-degree, partly cloudy evening set the stage for what would develop into an unforgettable night of classic funk and soul music at Wolf Trap National Park’s Filene Center in Vienna, […]
James Brown’s Band Members React to ‘Get On Up’
AUGUSTA, GA — A week after the release of ‘Get On Up’ that chronicled the James Brown story, key players who could have provided vital fodder to the storyline are […]
Baltimore Line Dancers Celebrate Creativity at Annual Dance Awards Ceremony
As Hollywood was gearing up for the 56th Annual Grammy Awards during the weekend of Jan. 24-26, nearly 1,000 Baltimore line dancers converged on the Marriott in Linthicum, for the […]