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Category: Music

Posted inArts & Culture

IN MEMORIAM: Thom Bell, Co-Creator of the Sound of Philadelphia, Dead at 79

by BlackPressUSA/NNPAJanuary 17, 2023January 19, 2023

By OAKLAND POST Staff via BlackPressUSA Songwriter Thom Bell, a classically trained instrumentalist who wrote songs for 1970s singing groups Delfonics, Spinners and Stylistics, passed away at his home Bellingham, […]

Posted inARTS & ENTERTAINMENT

Bob Marley immersive experience to land in US this year

by Mark KennedyJanuary 11, 2023January 11, 2023

By Mark Kennedy, AP Entertainment Writer A massive immersive experience celebrating Bob Marley is heading for its U.S. premiere early this year, complete with photographs, lots of music and even […]

Posted inMusic

Rapper Young Thug to go to trial in gang, racketeering case

by Associated PressJanuary 7, 2023January 7, 2023

By Kate Brumback, The Associated Press Rapper Young Thug, accused by prosecutors of co-founding a criminal street gang responsible for violent crimes and using his songs and social media to […]

Frederick Eugene “Freddie” White, drummer for the Grammy-award winning ensemble Earth, Wind and Fire, died on Jan. 1 at the age of 67. (Photo by Facebook/Earth, Wind and Fire)
Posted inARTS & ENTERTAINMENT

Earth, Wind and Fire drummer
Fred White dies at age 67

by Associated PressJanuary 5, 2023January 5, 2023

By Kristin M. Hall, The Associated Press Drummer Fred White, who backed up his brothers Maurice and Verdine White in the Grammy-winning ensemble Earth, Wind and Fire, died on Jan. […]

Posted inARTS & ENTERTAINMENT

AFRO’s Arts and Culture highlights from 2022

by AFRO StaffDecember 31, 2022December 31, 2022

2022 will go down in the history books as a wild ride for those who follow the latest happenings on the arts and culture scene. From Dr. Dre and Snoop […]

Posted inNational News

Notable Deaths

by AFRO StaffDecember 31, 2022December 31, 2022

As the AFRO prepares to end the year, we also remember those who have died in 2022. This is a compiled list of individuals who made a great impact in […]

Rap artist Daystar "Tory Lanez" was found guilty in three charges related to Grammy Award-winning artist Megan Thee Stallion, whose real name is Megan Pete. (Photos courtesy of Facebook)
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Jury deliberated seven hours before finding Daystar “Tory Lanez” Peterson guilty of shooting Megan thee Stallion, sentencing set for Jan. 27

by AFRO StaffDecember 24, 2022December 24, 2022

By AFRO Staff The future of Daystar Peterson, known worldwide by the rap moniker “Tory Lanez,” was decided by a jury in just seven hours, according to information released by […]

Posted inBaltimore News

Baltimore Choral Arts Society and Morgan State University Choir to usher in Christmas at Baltimore Basilica on MPT

by Reginald WilliamsDecember 23, 2022December 24, 2022

By Reginald Williams, Special to the AFRO The Baltimore Choral Arts Society presents Christmas with Choral Arts, a 29-year-old tradition, featuring holiday music and dramatic readings on Dec. 24. The […]

Posted inBaltimore News

Baltimore Symphony Orchestra gives the gift of representation to 8 year-old classical music fan

by Lenora Howze AFRO Executive DirectorDecember 23, 2022December 23, 2022

By Lenora Howze, AFRO Executive Director If you think representation doesn’t matter, look no further than the scene that recently unfolded inside of the Joseph Meyerhoff Symphony Hall. Student conductor […]

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Test your knowledge of Black holiday movies and music this season with Black Holiday Trivia

by Megan Sayles AFRO Business WriterDecember 8, 2022December 8, 2022

By Megan Sayles, AFRO Business Writer, Report for America Corps Member, msayles@afro.com When Nichole Footman-Kuykendall moved to Chicago several years ago, she began hosting holiday parties for her friends. Her […]

Posted inENTERTAINMENT

Adidas investigates after ex workers allege Ye misconduct

by Associated PressDecember 5, 2022December 6, 2022

By The Associated Press Adidas says it is investigating allegations of inappropriate workplace conduct by the rapper formerly known as Kanye West that ex-employees made in an anonymous letter also […]

Posted inARTS & ENTERTAINMENT

Billy Porter receives Hollywood Walk of Fame star

by Special to the AFRODecember 3, 2022December 3, 2022

By Shell Richardson, Special to the AFRO Billy Porter, the larger-than-life singer, activist, Tony, Grammy, and EMMY award winning actor has received the ultimate dedication in Hollywood- a star on […]

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