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Narrated by renowned rapper Nas, Origins of Hip-Hop explores many of Hip-Hop's most celebrated and groundbreaking stars as they share the experiences that molded them into the legendary artists they became. The series will explore the origins of Busta Rhymes, Eve, Fat Joe, Grandmaster Flash, Ice-T, Ja Rule, Lil Jon, and Uncle Luke as they reflect on their personal journeys and the evolutions of their artistic points of view through their own eyes.

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Kelela Releases Cover of Sade's 'Like a Tattoo' to Cap off 'Credit the Culture' Photo Kelela Releases Cover of Sade's 'Like a Tattoo' to Cap off 'Credit the Culture'
by Michael Major - February 28, 2023

The previously unreleased cover finds Kelela stripping down Sade’s cult classic to piano, played by Jason Moran, and vocals. Kelela’s cover marks the final piece of content to be released as part of “Credit the Culture,” the ongoing celebration of Black culture and artistry from Amazon Music during ...
Aurora Theatre Company Announces New O+G Commission, Showcase Planned For Late Novemb Photo Aurora Theatre Company Announces New O+G Commission, Showcase Planned For Late November/Early December
by A.A. Cristi - November 01, 2023

Aurora Theatre Company announces the company's 2023 Originate+Generate (O+G) commission, Bay Area hip hop music and theater collective Felonious, comprised of members Carlos “Infinite” Aguirre, Keith Pinto, Tommy Shepherd (a.k.a. Emcee Soulati), and Dan Wolf. ...
Ballet Hispánico School Of Dance Fall Adult Class Series Registration Now Open Photo Ballet Hispánico School Of Dance Fall Adult Class Series Registration Now Open
by Chloe Rabinowitz - September 02, 2022

Registration is now open for Ballet Hispánico School of Dance's Fall adult classes in Salsa, Ballet Fitness, Hip Hop, and Flamenco. Classes are open to dancers of all levels and begin the week of October 3, 2022 at their studios in NYC....
Club D'Elf to Perform at Spire Performing Arts Center in Plymouth This May Photo Club D'Elf to Perform at Spire Performing Arts Center in Plymouth This May
by Blair Ingenthron - April 06, 2024

Boston-based world-dub-jazz collective Club d'Elf will perform at Spire Performing Arts Center in Plymouth, MA on Friday May 3....
Island SPACE Caribbean Museum to Present Panel Discussion on the Evolution of Jamaica Photo Island SPACE Caribbean Museum to Present Panel Discussion on the Evolution of Jamaican Music
by Chloe Rabinowitz - January 10, 2024

Join Island SPACE Caribbean Museum for a panel discussion on the evolution of Jamaican music. Industry experts will explore the roots and offshoots of reggae, discussing its impact and influences on global music. ...
LUCI Shares New Single 'Gnarly' From Debut EP 'Juvenilia' Photo LUCI Shares New Single 'Gnarly' From Debut EP 'Juvenilia'
by Michael Major - September 07, 2022

Across the EP LUCI’s incomparable vocal dexterity and incredibly self aware and reflective mindset are on display as she explores everything. Written over the course of 2 years, it was brought to life through collaborations with a number of artists and producers including Glass Animals’ Edmund Irwin...
OZ Arts to Present Compagnie Käfig's PIXEL, a Mix Of Virtuosic Dance And Immersive 3D Photo OZ Arts to Present Compagnie Käfig's PIXEL, a Mix Of Virtuosic Dance And Immersive 3D Projections
by Chloe Rabinowitz - July 13, 2023

Contemporary arts center OZ Arts Nashville has revealed that French ensemble Compagnie Käfig will kick off the organization's 11th season of contemporary arts programming with Pixel....
Birmingham Festival 23 Reveals Full Programme Photo Birmingham Festival 23 Reveals Full Programme
by Stephi Wild - June 28, 2023

Following the announcement of its opening event, newly titled One City, A Thousand Memories, Birmingham Festival 23 has announced the full programme of events for the 10 day festival which takes place from 28 July - 6 August in Centenary Square....
Trumpeter, Composer, And Producer Nabaté Isles Announces Release Of Second Full Lengt Photo Trumpeter, Composer, And Producer Nabaté Isles Announces Release Of Second Full Length Album “En Motion”
by A.A. Cristi - January 19, 2023

Grammy-winning Trumpeter, Composer and Producer Nabaté Isles kicks the year off on a high note with the release of his highly anticipated full length project 'En Motion'. ...
Soho Rep to Present World Premiere of Raja Feather Kelly's THE FIRES Photo Soho Rep to Present World Premiere of Raja Feather Kelly's THE FIRES
by Chloe Rabinowitz - March 29, 2024

Soho Rep will present The Fires, a world premiere play written and directed by Raja Feather Kelly. Learn more about the show and see how to purchase tickets....
Review: WELCOME TO ARROYO'S at Profile Theatre Photo Review: WELCOME TO ARROYO'S at Profile Theatre
by Krista Garver - February 16, 2023

WELCOME TO ARROYO'S is a moving and must-see play about family, grief, love, art, and the importance of being open to new perspectives and experiences. But more than anything else, it’s about community....
Student Blog: A Big Guide to Making a Musical Theatre Audition Book Photo Student Blog: A Big Guide to Making a Musical Theatre Audition Book
by Student Blogger: Jules Donohue - March 23, 2024

Hi! I'm back with another post that has advice about something that I am actually really confused about in my life right now! The topic is: making a good audition book of musical theatre songs (Cont.)....
Screening of THE STORY OF EVERYTHING Comes to Los Angeles This Month Photo Screening of THE STORY OF EVERYTHING Comes to Los Angeles This Month
by Stephi Wild - October 13, 2023

Engaging the Senses Foundation has announced the Los Angeles screening of The Story of Everything on Saturday, October 28, 2023 in the Magnin Auditorium at the Skirball Cultural Center. ...
Queens Public Library to Celebrate 50 Years Of Hip Hop Photo Queens Public Library to Celebrate 50 Years Of Hip Hop
by Blair Ingenthron - February 25, 2023

Queens Public Library (QPL) has announced it has partnered with more than 30 organizations around the country - including libraries, museums, colleges, universities, and archives - to commemorate the 50th anniversary of hip hop....
The Joyce Theater Foundation Presents Compagnie Hervé KOUBI in Sol Invictuse Hervé KO Photo The Joyce Theater Foundation Presents Compagnie Hervé KOUBI in Sol Invictuse Hervé KOUBI
by A.A. Cristi - December 22, 2023

Joyce Theater welcomes the return of Compagnie Hervé KOUBI. Experience the mesmerizing performance of this renowned dance company....
Gauthier Dance//Dance Company Theaterhaus Stuttgart to Return to Jacob's Pillow in Ju Photo Gauthier Dance//Dance Company Theaterhaus Stuttgart to Return to Jacob's Pillow in July
by Chloe Rabinowitz - June 14, 2023

In the third week of Jacob’s Pillow Dance Festival 2023, Germany-based Gauthier Dance//Dance Company Theaterhaus Stuttgart will return to Jacob’s Pillow, July 12-16....
ARAB WOMEN ARTISTS NOW Multi-Arts Festival Comes to the UK in March Photo ARAB WOMEN ARTISTS NOW Multi-Arts Festival Comes to the UK in March
by Stephi Wild - February 23, 2023

​​​​​​​Arab Women Artists Now or AWAN (1-30 March)  is the UK's only contemporary multi-arts festival dedicated to showcasing Arab women's artistic work, taking place each March, to coincide with International Women's Day across venues in London....
Gangstagrass Release New Single 'The Only Way Out Is Through' Feat. Jerry Douglas Photo Gangstagrass Release New Single 'The Only Way Out Is Through' Feat. Jerry Douglas
by Michael Major - February 02, 2024

Gangstagrass, trailblazers in a distinct musical genre of their own design, just dropped their newest groundbreaking song “The Only Way Out Is Through,” featuring the acclaimed Jerry Douglas. Douglas, a 15-time GRAMMY winner and three-time CMA winner of “Musician of the Year,” contributes his remark...
Compagnie Käfig Integrates Dance and Technology into the Final Week of the 2023 Jacob Photo Compagnie Käfig Integrates Dance and Technology into the Final Week of the 2023 Jacob's Pillow Dance Festival
by A.A. Cristi - July 26, 2023

In the exciting final week of Festival 2023, Lyon-based Compagnie Käfig will return to Jacob's Pillow for the first time in ten years with a unique performance bridging dance and technology from Aug. 23-27 in the Ted Shawn Theatre. On the outdoor Henry J. Leir Stage, Tulsa Ballet will make their Pil...
ACANSA Arts Festival Of The South Presents COCKTAIL HOUR: THE SHOW Photo ACANSA Arts Festival Of The South Presents COCKTAIL HOUR: THE SHOW
by A.A. Cristi - August 22, 2023

​​​​​​​ACANSA Arts Festival of the South welcomes New York City-based Ballets with a Twist and its signature production, Cocktail Hour: The Show. This electrifying floorshow-to-stage-experience reinvents the excitement of classic entertainment through an original mix of choreography, music, and cost...
Penn Live Arts Presents Rennie Harris Puremovement American Street Dance Theatre This Photo Penn Live Arts Presents Rennie Harris Puremovement American Street Dance Theatre This March
by A.A. Cristi - February 08, 2024

Penn Live Arts (PLA) – the leading presenter of innovative and transformative performing arts experiences in Philadelphia – will present the Rennie Harris Puremovement American Street Dance Theatre, a 2023-24 season artist-in-residence. Performances take place at the Annenberg Center for the Perform...
Flexus Dance Collective Returns to Wolverhampton With ALL ABOUT THE FIGHT - GOING THE Photo Flexus Dance Collective Returns to Wolverhampton With ALL ABOUT THE FIGHT - GOING THE DISTANCE
by Stephi Wild - November 30, 2023

The team behind Flexus Dance Collective and Sterran Dance Theatre have announced that after receiving funding from Arts Council England, they are returning to their associate theatre, Arena Theatre Wolverhampton, with their groundbreaking collaborative production All About the Fight – Going the Dist...
Son of Bazerk, Kool Rock-Ski (The Fat Boys) & More to Join Hip-Hop Concert at LIMEHOF Photo Son of Bazerk, Kool Rock-Ski (The Fat Boys) & More to Join Hip-Hop Concert at LIMEHOF
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 10, 2023

The Long Island Music and Entertainment Hall Of Fame (LIMEHOF) will celebrate the 50th anniversary of hip-hop with a special concert and panel discussion event on Sunday, June 11th at 2 p.m. at the venue’s home base in Stony Brook Village....
Passim Launches The Folk Collective, A Cohort of Musicians Creating, Curating and Def Photo Passim Launches The Folk Collective, A Cohort of Musicians Creating, Curating and Defining Folk Music 
by A.A. Cristi - April 10, 2023

Passim has launched The Folk Collective, a group of artists, musicians, and cultural thought leaders from the greater Boston area dedicated to exchanging ideas and developing projects to expand and diversify the musical and cultural offerings at the non-profit organization.  ...
The Apollo Theater Announces Fall/Winter 2022 Season Featuring Camille A. Brown, Fat Photo The Apollo Theater Announces Fall/Winter 2022 Season Featuring Camille A. Brown, Fat Joe & More
by Chloe Rabinowitz - August 23, 2022

The Apollo Theater has announced details of its fall/winter 2022 season titled The Next Movement. The Apollo has long been a place of dynamic energy and forward motion; this season, the theater honors that longstanding tradition through a series of performances and programs that look to the future....




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