The Delaware Art Museum returns visitors to the 1920s during “Jazz Age Illustration,” the first major exhibition of popular ...
The keyboard, everything, came to me,” she said, “including knowing that I wanted ‘Fanga’ to go with that.” It was the moment of inspiration for the title song of “Soaring High,” Kuumba’s live concert ...
It comprises over 61 works by 34 modern and contemporary artists who showcase the convergence of these genres through a ...
Hosting a holiday event that reflects African American culture can make the gathering feel even more special and meaningful.
We take a look at the phenomenal Phil Schaap Jazz Collection, recently arrived at the university’s Blair School of Music, and ...
While many African artists have been able to ride the wave of Afrobeats’ international popularity, some musicians are now ...
The legendary figure in music for over seven decades died at 91. Renowned for his versatility, he left a lasting impact on ...
“Bach? Beethoven? We’ve got better,” Mandela once said of the musician who just turned 90.
Legendary Jazz musician Quincy Jones has died at 91 years old, but his legacy continues in Canada and young musicians.
On Sunday, Jones passed away at his home in Los Angeles. He was 91. Though it’s been many decades since he lived in Seattle, and he was only a resident from 1943 until 1951, Jones continuously ...
During his seven-decade career, one of the most prolific and revered producers in music history, Jones touched on Jazz, Soul, ...
He played the trumpet with Lionel Hampton, produced albums ('Thriller'), songs ("We Are the World," "It's My Party"), films ('The Color Purple') and TV shows ('Fresh Prince of Bel-Air'), scored movies ...