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Tag: Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts

Ne-Yo performs at a Kennedy Center concert with the National Symphony Orchestra. Behind him is Steven Reineke, NSO conductor. (Scott Suchman/Kennedy Center)
Posted inLifestyle

Audience Embraces Ne-Yo in Dynamic NSO Performance

by Brenda C. Siler January 30, 2023January 30, 2023

Donning his signature-style fedora hat, audience members of all ages and genders came to the Kennedy Center ready to see Grammy-winning singer and songwriter Ne-Yo – and he did not disappoint.

Tony and Grammy winner Leslie Odom Jr. was the special guest artist at the 19th annual Martin Luther King Jr. Let Freedom Ring Celebration held at the Kennedy Center. (Brenda C. Siler/The Washington Informer)
Posted inLifestyle

A Grand Return for ‘Let Freedom Ring’

by Brenda C. Siler January 18, 2023January 18, 2023
Nolan Williams Jr. is music director for “Let Freedom Ring,” the musical program honoring the ideals of Martin Luther King Jr. The free event is Monday, Jan. 16. (Courtesy of Marvin Joseph)
Posted inLifestyle

Return of MLK Tribute ‘Let Freedom Ring’ at the Kennedy Center

by Brenda C. Siler January 11, 2023January 17, 2023
Eugene Lee is Sgt. Vernon C. Waters in the National Touring Company production of “A Soldier's Play,” at the Kennedy Center until Jan. 8. (Courtesy of Joan Marcu)
Posted inLifestyle

After More Than 40 Years, ‘A Soldier’s Play’ Explores Race Issues That Continue Today

by Brenda C. Siler December 21, 2022December 21, 2022
Posted inArts

King’s Return Performance at the Kennedy Center Millennium Stage Dec. 15

by Jamila Bey December 15, 2022December 15, 2022
Composer and vocalist Carmen Lundy's latest album, "Fade to Black," was recently nominated for a Grammy. (Courtesy photo)
Posted inLifestyle

Carmen Lundy Brings In the New Year at the Kennedy Center

by Brenda C. Siler December 14, 2022December 14, 2022
Posted inArts

Robert Glasper’s 10th Anniversary Black Radio, Just What We Needed

by Brenda C. Siler November 23, 2022November 23, 2022
Javon Jackson and Nikki Giovanni in the recording studio for the album "The Gospel According to Nikki Giovanni” (Courtesy of Shaban R. Athuman/Kennedy Center)
Posted inLifestyle

Nikki Giovanni Takes Her Prose to Another Level

by Brenda C. Siler November 22, 2022November 28, 2022
“The Day You Begin,” at the Kennedy Center until Dec. 18, is based on the book by Kennedy Center Education Artist-in-Residence with music and lyrics by Toshi Reagon. Cast members (from left) Carla Duren, Ashley D. Nguyen, Noah Virgile, Camilo Linares (Courtesy of Teresa Wood/Kennedy Center)
Posted inLifestyle

Toshi Reagon Gives Music to Jacqueline Woodson’s ‘The Day You Begin’

by Brenda C. Siler November 22, 2022November 23, 2022
Posted inArts

‘The Black Version’ You Need to See

by Brenda C. Siler October 4, 2022October 4, 2022

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