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Category: ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT
Darin Atwater makes history as 1st Black artistic director of the Monterey Jazz Festival
Darin Atwater, the first African-American artistic director of the Monterey Jazz Festival, was awarded the Key to Baltimore City for his groundbreaking achievements in music and for his transformative work with Soulful Symphony.
It started with a tweet. What if Harry Potter attended an HBCU? Now it’s a book series
LaDarrion Williams’ viral tweet inspired a three-book deal, with the first book, “Blood at the Root”, arriving in stores May 7.
BSO’s GospelFest 2024: A harmonious blend of symphony and spirit
The Baltimore Symphony Orchestra and Grammy award-winning gospel superstar Donald Lawrence joined forces for GospelFest 2024, a symphonic celebration of faith and music, which left the audience inspired and renewed.
Mandisa, Grammy-winning singer and ‘American Idol’ alum, dies at 47
Mandisa, a contemporary Christian singer who appeared on “American Idol” and won a Grammy for her 2013 album “Overcomer”, has died at the age of 47.
PRESS ROOM: Because They’re Funny Comedy Festival returns to Washington, D.C.
Because They’re Funny Comedy Festival, a three-day event dedicated to amplifying BIPOC comedic talent, is returning to Washington, D.C. in 2024 with a more community-centric approach and a charity aspect.
An AFRO inside look: Amidst legal scrutiny, Sean “Diddy” Combs named in case against son, Christian Combs
Federal authorities have executed searches on two of Sean Combs’ properties in Los Angeles and Miami as part of a broader sex trafficking investigation, resulting in a bad omen for Combs and highlighting the need for accountability and transparency within the entertainment industry.
Faith Ringgold, pioneering Black quilt artist and author, dies at 93
Faith Ringgold, an award-winning author and artist who broke down barriers for Black female artists and became famous for her richly colored and detailed quilts combining painting, textiles and storytelling, has died at the age of 93.
PRESS ROOM: Three-time 2024 Grammy Award®–Winning rap artist Killer Mike joins the National Symphony Orchestra
The National Symphony Orchestra will perform a new, original orchestra program with rapper Killer Mike, featuring new arrangements from his critically acclaimed album “Michael” and led by Principal Pops Conductor Steven Reineke, in the Kennedy Center Concert Hall on May 21, 2024.
Sean Paul helped bring dancehall to the masses– with a new tour, he’s ready to do it all over again
Sean Paul’s dancehall anthem “Get Busy” has been topping the Billboard Hot 100 for 21 years, and he’s released six albums, including two straight out of the coronavirus pandemic, while becoming a father and devoted husband to his wife, “Jodi”.
Smithsonian Anacostia Community Museum celebrates a century of Black arts education
The Smithsonian Anacostia Community Museum has debuted its exhibition “A Bold and Beautiful Vision”, which focuses on the local educators and institutions that shaped Black artists from 1900 to 2000, and includes 85 archival photos and artifacts, exclusive video footage, art and interactive displays.
Sweet Jazz Festival: Tracy Hamlin’s musical dream comes to life in Loudoun County, Va.
The Sweet Jazz Festival, a celebration of jazz and soul music, is set to take place April 19-20 at the National Conference Center in Loudoun County, Va., featuring renowned jazz artists and a portion of ticket sales benefiting Young Kings Movement and the Tigerlily Foundation.