The Baltimore Museum of Art celebrated its 110th anniversary with a sold out BMA Ball, honoring artists LaToya Ruby Frazier and Sir John Akomfrah, and raising over $900,000, while Governor Wes Moore emphasized the importance of the arts community for a thriving city.
Category: Arts & Culture
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Local artists land on 2025 Grammy nomination list with Beyoncé, Kendrick Lamar
The 67th Annual Grammy Awards ceremony is set to be a historic night, with African-American artists like Beyoncé, Kendrick Lamar, and Doechii leading the nominations in multiple genres, showcasing the diversity and talent of Black creatives in the music industry.
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Camay Calloway Murphy, jazz singer, educator and cultural advocate, dies at 94
Camay Calloway Murphy, jazz singer, educator and daughter of Cab Calloway, passed away at age 94, leaving behind a legacy of education, arts advocacy, and cultural preservation.
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Go-Go Museum and Café opens in Anacostia
The Go-Go Museum and Café has officially opened in Anacostia, featuring interactive holograms of Go-Go legends, artifacts from pioneers of the genre, and a café and recording studio, solidifying the legacy of go-go music in the District.
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As the stars of hip-hop’s golden age approach their golden years, some confront questions about whether old blood can make new music
A.D. Carson, a professor of hip-hop, argues that ageism in hip-hop is strong due to the first generation of rappers reaching their golden years, and suggests that new categories such as “Adult Contemporary” or “Traditional Hip-Hop” could help challenge antiquated ideas about learning, teaching, and expertise.
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Magic meets culture: Tiana’s Bayou Adventure brings joy to Disneyland
Disneyland has opened New Orleans Square and Tiana’s Bayou Adventure, a new attraction inspired by the film “The Princess and the Frog”, which celebrates the music and culture of New Orleans and emphasizes the shared love for food as a way to bridge gaps and connect people.
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PRESS ROOM: EBONY unveils 2024 Power 100 List celebrating Black brilliance worldwide
EBONY has unveiled its 2024 Power 100 list, featuring 100 of the most influential Black achievers across 10 categories, including Keke Palmer, Kevin Hart, Samara Joy, and Noah Lyles, among others, who are shaping culture and driving change in the community.
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Special exhibits on women activists, religion and spirituality coming to D.C.
The National Museum of African American History and Culture is hosting a range of programming in November, including discussions on the Reconstruction era, the impact of Mary McLeod Bethune and other Black women activists, and new practices in African American religion and spirituality.
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Judith Jamison, transcendent dancer and artistic director of Alvin Ailey company, dies at 81
Judith Jamison, a renowned choreographer and artistic director of the Alvin Ailey American Dance Theatre, died after a brief illness in New York at the age of 81.
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Comic relief: Meet Aaron Curtis Jr., the Waldorf native using art to address issues facing young, urban audiences
Local author Aaron Curtis has created a new comic book titled “Solu to the Rescue” to highlight the struggles of life in today’s economy and climate, with the aim of providing more diverse stories for young adult readers.
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5 must-read horror books by African American women
Black women are eager to share their voices and stories in the horror genre, which exposes injustice and provides an opportunity to shift the reader’s viewpoint, and these five books by Black women in horror authors are a must-read.
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Legendary music producer Quincy Jones dies at 91
Quincy Jones, a legendary producer, composer, and arranger, has died at the age of 91, leaving behind a monumental legacy in music and a commitment to humanitarian causes.