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Charles High School’s Lusenie Turay wins art competition

With his piece “Regal Musing,” Charles Herbert High School graduating senior Lusenie Turay recently showcased the artistic aptitude Maryland has to offer. A work showcasing...

Grammys on the Hill: Advocating for AI fakes and high ticket prices

The Recording Academy came to Washington, D.C., for their annual Grammys on the Hill, a time to advocate about issues affecting music creatives. This...

DMV weekend guide: Art shows, film festivals, and cultural performances

This weekend enjoy a plethora of themes celebrating the arts to anniversaries.  Start your weekend with the appreciation of art through the Temple of Invention...

Prince’s bedroom transformed into Airbnb’s “Icons” experience

Airbnb is inviting customers to stay overnight in the bedroom where the late pop superstar Prince composed his groundbreaking tracks. Patrons are even invited...

DMV’s music, culture, and arts celebration: Weekend guide

Sign up to stay connected Get the top stories of the day around the DMV. In recognition of music, culture, advocacy and the arts, the weekend...

New documentary examines hip-hop’s impact on White House

A new documentary, “Hip-Hop and the White House,” breaks down how occupants of the “People’s House” made decisions far beyond 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue. The...

Howard University pays tribute to gospel legends Clark and Smallwood

In a celebratory event featuring extraordinary music, Howard University celebrated two of its alumni, gospel legends Elbernita “Twinkie” Clark and Richard Smallwood, on April...

Young pianists honor Duke Ellington’s music at Kennedy Center

Pianists Justin Kauflin, José André Montaño, and Matthew Whitaker showed the legacy of Duke Ellington’s music is in good hands, in their recent performance...

Posthumous Honor for Kevin Toney at Howard University Jazz Ensemble

Seven Howard University students’ lives were changed in 1973 when the legendary jazz trumpeter Donald Byrd anointed them The Blackbyrds, the jazz/R&B fusion group....

Hip-hop and jazz festival at Kennedy center features hip-hop royalty

A standing-room-only, sold-out throng of hip-hop and jazz enthusiasts filled the seats of the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts in Northwest...

Davey Yarborough honored at Duke Ellington’s 125th birthday concert

As a celebrated musician and arts educator, still making strides in teaching jazz to young musicians, Davey Yarborough, will be honored during “Ellington at...

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