Rapper A$AP Rocky is on trial for allegedly firing a handgun at Relli, a man who alleges Rocky shot him in 2021.
Category: Music
Posted inWashington D.C. News
Local jazz artist and UDC instructor nominated for Grammy Award
Christie Dashiell, an adjunct professor of music at the University of the District of Columbia, has been nominated for a Grammy Award in the Best Jazz Vocal Album category for her latest project “Journey In Black.”
Posted inArts & Culture
Tom Miller week returns to Baltimore
The Fifth Annual Tom Miller Week will take place from Feb. 15–22 with events hosted at the Eubie Blake National Jazz and Cultural Center, the Maryland Center for History and Culture, and the Reginald F. Lewis Museum, celebrating the life and work of renowned artist Tom Miller through community art-making, an oral history circle and the auction of a never-before-seen screenprint.
Posted inNational News
Backlash for Snoop Dogg’s performance is getting louder
Snoop Dogg performed at the Crypto Ball during the 60th presidential inauguration ceremonies for Donald John Trump, causing a stir on social media due to his previous criticism of Trump supporters.
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Sam Moore, who sang ‘Soul Man’ in Sam & Dave duo, dies at 89 because of surgery complications
Sam Moore, one half of the 1960s duo Sam & Dave, has died at the age of 89 due to complications from surgery, leaving behind his wife, daughter, and two grandchildren.
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National Hip-Hop Museum honors Kool Moe Dee, Lords of the Underground, among others at Hip-Hop Holiday Honors
The National Hip-Hop Museum honored hip-hop legends at the Hip-Hop Holiday Honors, held at the historic Bethesda Theater, in celebration of the 40th anniversary of the movie “Beat Street”.
Posted inARTS & ENTERTAINMENT
Beyoncé’s performance highlights Netflix’s NFL debut
Beyoncé’s halftime performance at the NFL game between the Texans and the Ravens on Christmas Day 2024 was a success, with Netflix reporting that viewers in all 50 states tuned in within minutes of the pregame show going live.
Posted inMusic
10 new Christmas albums to add to your holiday playlist
Jennifer Hudson, Ruben Studdard, CeCe Winans, and Brandy are among the artists who have released new Christmas music, blending gospel, soul, and contemporary worship to deliver fresh takes on beloved holiday classics and original songs.
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5 artists from Maryland to add to your playlist
Maryland is home to a diverse range of innovative musicians, including Maggie Rogers, Turnstile, Beach House, Joony, and Brent Faiyaz, who have gained popularity for their unique styles and contributions to the music industry.
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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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D.C.’s Howard Theatre celebrates historic Harlem stage in “A Toast to the Apollo”
Reggie Van Lee and Chip Ellis produced “A Toast to the Apollo” at the Howard Theatre in Washington D.C., featuring a lineup of performers honoring the legendary Harlem theatre, with Jennifer Holliday, En Vogue, and Frederic Yonnet performing live.
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A look at top nominees for 2025 Golden Globes
The Golden Globes are returning in 2025 with several Black entertainers, including Cynthia Erivo, Viola Davis, Denzel Washington, Colman Domingo, Donald Glover, Quinta Brunson, Jamie Foxx, Ayo Edebiri, and Zoe Saldaña, nominated for awards.