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Bassist, composer and bandleader Christian McBride presents his civil rights suite, “The Movement Revisited,” at the Kennedy Center on Feb. 4. A seven-time Grammy winner, McBride puts to music the words of Rosa Parks, Malcolm X, Mu- hammad Ali, Martin Luther King Jr. and President Barack Obama. (Courtesy photo)

Jazz Great Christian McBride Honors Civil Rights Legends

by Brenda C. Siler February 2, 2022February 2, 2022

Courtesy of Alvin Ailey Dance Theater

Alvin Ailey Dance Theater Returns Celebrating its Founder’s Gift to the World

by D. Kevin McNeir – Senior Editor February 2, 2022February 2, 2022

In the roles of the Temptations are (from left) Marcus Paul James as Otis Williams Jr., Jalen Harris as Eddie Kendricks, Elijah Ahmad Lewis as David Ruffin, Harrell Holmes Jr. as Melvin Franklin and James T. Lane as Paul Williams. The National Touring Company of "Ain't Too Proud" will be at the Kennedy Center until Jan. 16. (Courtesy photo)

Temptations Musical Productions: A Soundtrack to Our Lives

by Brenda C. Siler January 5, 2022January 5, 2022

Sara Sheperd as "Carole King" in "Beautiful: The Carole King Musical." The production is an inspiring true story of King's remarkable rise to stardom as part of a hit songwriting team with her husband, Gerry Goffin. The musical continues at the Kennedy Center through Jan. 22. (Courtesy photo)

‘Beautiful’ Delivers Unforgettable R&B Memories

by Brenda C. Siler December 21, 2021December 22, 2021

"Iphigenia" is the opera composed by Wayne Shorter and esperanza spalding. The writer of the libretto, also known as lyrics, esperanza spalding, also portrayed the sixth Iphigenia (in silver) in her opera. The "Usher" character, in the dark blue dress, guides audiences through the production. The opera was presented at the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts in D.C. on Dec. 10 and 11. (Photo courtesy of Jati Lindsay)

A Greek Tragedy Gives Us a New Black Opera

by Brenda C. Siler December 13, 2021

Wayne Shorter is the composer and esperanza spalding wrote the libretto, the lyrics for "Iphigenia," the opera that will be performed at the Kennedy Center on Dec. 10 and 11. (Courtesy photo)

Jazz Pioneer Wayne Shorter Remains on a Mission

by Brenda C. Siler December 6, 2021

**FILE** Leslie Odom Jr. (Roy Lewis/The Washington Informer)

Leslie Odom Jr.’s ‘Christmas Tour’ Revives Spirit of Christmas

by Natalie C. Hockaday November 29, 2021January 12, 2022

Kennedy Center Delivers Perfect Holiday Treat: George Balanchine’s ‘The Nutcracker’

by D. Kevin McNeir – Senior Editor November 29, 2021

Kimberly Marable shines in "Hadestown." (Courtesy of the Kennedy Center)

Actress Kimberly Marable Embraces Her ‘Dream Role’ in ‘Hadestown’

by D. Kevin McNeir – Senior Editor October 13, 2021December 21, 2021

Bettye LaVette (Scott Suchman via The John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts)

‘Spectacular’ Best Describes Kennedy Center’s 50th Anniversary Concert

by D. Kevin McNeir – Senior Editor September 22, 2021December 21, 2021