Black Music Month is a celebration of the Baltimore-Washington corridor’s rich musical tapestry, from jazz legends Billie Holiday and Duke Ellington to hip-hop artists like Sisqó and Gabby Samone, and gospel choirs like the Howard Gospel Choir and Morgan State University Choir.
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Opinion: Why Quincy Jones should be prominently featured in US music education − his absence reflects how racial segregation still shapes American classrooms
Quincy Jones, one of the most influential musicians in U.S. history, is rarely mentioned in mainstream U.S. music curricula, reflecting the fact that music education in the U.S. is still segregated along racial lines.
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Navasha Daya to honor Ella and Duke at Keystone Korner
Internationally acclaimed singer Navasha Daya will celebrate her birthday with a tribute concert at the Keystone Korner, exploring the catalogs of Ella Fitzgerald and Duke Ellington, two of the greatest musicians of the 20th century.