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Cellist Johnny Walker Jr., pianist Lester Green, Ph.D., and vocalist Anthony Anderson perform at the Washington National Cathedral for the Black History Month event "Onward & Upward: The Unsung Heroes of Classical Music." (Brenda C. Siler/The Washington Informer)

Music by Black Classical Composers Brings in Black History Month at the Washington National Cathedral

by Brenda C. Siler February 3, 2025February 4, 2025

The Sullivan Fortner Trio recently performed at the iconic jazz club Blues Alley in Georgetown. On stage are drummer Kayvon Gordon, bassist Yasushi Nakamura and pianist Sullivan Fortner. (Brenda C. Siler/The Washington Informer)

Sullivan Fortner Returns Strolls Through the Keys at Blues Alley

by Brenda C. Siler January 29, 2025January 29, 2025

Joelle Denise Kendall, Arin Claxton and Lise Bruneau in a scene from “Who Cares: The Caregiver Interview Project” (Courtesy of Peggy Ryan)

‘Who Cares,’ a Play that Exposes Many Levels of Caregiving

by Brenda C. Siler January 24, 2025January 26, 2025

AfroBlue, the Howard University vocal ensemble, poses at the Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Library, where they performed in commemoration of Dr. King's birthday. The event was titled "Where Do We Go From Here: Chaos or Community?" (Jacques Benovil/The Washington Informer)

‘Where Do We Go From Here’ Presented by D.C. Public Library to Celebrate Martin Luther King Jr.’s Birthday

by Brenda C. Siler January 17, 2025January 22, 2025

Ella Fitzgerald (Courtesy photo)

Interpret Ella Fitzgerald in Blues Alley Annual Competition

by Brenda C. Siler January 15, 2025January 15, 2025

Actor Brian Boyd portrays Trey Compton, who finds himself in a sundown town in the film "Spare Me," produced and directed by Wilderley Mauricette. (Courtesy of Kristoffer Jorns)

‘Spare Me’ Gives a Chilling Look at Sundown Towns and Inner Strength

by Brenda C. Siler December 31, 2024December 31, 2024

Step Afrika! celebrated its 30th anniversary with a gala on June 4 at Arena Stage. (Courtesy of Phelan Mark)

From Film to Music to Social Gatherings: The Year of Celebrating Black Artistic Excellence

by WI Web Staff December 24, 2024December 24, 2024

Platinum and Grammy-nominated singer Kem performed for two nights with the National Symphony at the Kennedy Center. (Courtesy of Eric Bailey for the Kennedy Center)

Singers Kem and Ledisi Bring Holiday Cheer to the Kennedy Center, D.C. Audiences

by Brenda C. Siler December 18, 2024December 18, 2024

This 1958 Philomé Obin’s oil painting on fiberboard, “President Tiresias Sam Entering Cap-Haïtien,” shows a crowd applauding the Haitian president during his visit in 1901. Under Sam’s leadership, Haiti built railroads around the northern port city of Cap-Haïtien, providing new transportation pathways for people and goods. (Courtesy of National Gallery of Art, Gift of Kay and Roderick Heller)

Haitian Art Exhibition Traces Its Global Influence

by Brenda C. Siler December 16, 2024December 16, 2024

Armando Durán is Detective Hercule Poirot in Agatha Christie’s “Death on the Nile” at Arena Stage until December 29. (Courtesy of T. Charles Erickson Photography)

‘Death on the Nile’ Will Keep You Entertained and Guessing Until the End

by Brenda C. Siler December 11, 2024December 11, 2024