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Tag: Kennedy Center

Posted inEntertainment

Ledisi Concert Wows with Nina Simone Tribute

by Brenda C. Siler March 15, 2022March 17, 2022

Ledisi’s talent can never be questioned. In support of the “Ledisi Sings Nina” album, Ledisi brought the legendary singer and activist’s full-on, sassy directness to a sold-out Kennedy Center performance on March 13. Not only did we hear interpretations of Simone’s songs, but the audience was also treated to songs recorded by Ledisi influenced by […]

Posted inEntertainment, Lifestyle

 “The Band’s Visit” Makes a Stop at the Kennedy Center

by Eve M. Ferguson July 25, 2019December 21, 2021
Dancers from Alvin Ailey in motion. (Courtesy of Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater)
Posted inLifestyle

Ailey Dance Theater Celebrates 60 Years of Greatness

by WI Guest Author February 6, 2019October 31, 2020
Cellist Yo-Yo Ma returns a greeting from Turner Elementary School students by stretching out on the steps at Anacostia High School during a special visit on Nov. 30. (Shevry Lassiter/The Washington Informer)
Posted inLifestyle

Yo-Yo Ma Visits Anacostia

by WI Guest Author December 5, 2018October 31, 2020
An eager participant shows off his talent. (Courtesy of DC College Access Program)
Posted inEducation, Local

Students Shine at Nonprofit’s Annual Gala

by WI Guest Author March 7, 2018October 31, 2020
DJ Spooky
Posted inD Kevin McNeir, Entertainment, Lifestyle

DJ Spooky Reimagines Infamously Racist 1915 Film

by D. Kevin McNeir – Senior Editor May 17, 2017October 30, 2020
Posted inD Kevin McNeir, Entertainment, Lifestyle, Video, Videos

Brandy Interview with Washington Informer Editor

by D. Kevin McNeir – Senior Editor April 14, 2017October 30, 2020
Posted inEntertainment, Lifestyle

‘Chicago’ is Simply Sensational

by D. Kevin McNeir – Senior Editor April 12, 2017October 30, 2020
Posted inEntertainment, Lifestyle

Brandy Brings Soulful Showmanship to ‘Chicago’

by D. Kevin McNeir – Senior Editor April 5, 2017October 30, 2020
Alvin Ailey Dance Theater's Jacquelin Harris and Megan Jakel in Robert Battle's "Ella" (Courtesy of AADT/Christopher Duggan)
Posted inEntertainment, Lifestyle

Alvin Ailey Returns for Annual Pilgrimage to D.C.

by D. Kevin McNeir – Senior Editor February 8, 2017October 30, 2020

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