Lauryn Hill

Explore the renewed collaboration between the National Black Theatre and The Apollo, as they announce the return of THE GATHERING: A COLLECTIVE SONIC RING SHOUT, a transcendent theatrical experience.

The Spire Center for Performing Arts will unveil the completed renovations and restorations of their building as part of the tenth anniversary.

Emmy Meli has released “Silence” – a track that speaks to those of us who struggle to quiet our thoughts. Alongside the track release, Emmy has announced her debut EP Hello Stranger coming May 10!

Join the 92nd Street Y for COTTON: Denyce Graves, mezzo-soprano and Justin Austin, baritone. See when you can catch the performance and learn how to purchase tickets.

Discover the journey of 2024's 'Winning Works' choreographers in a feature-length film by Joffrey Ballet and Kartemquin Films, showcasing the artistry and passion behind their phenomenal performances.

Discover Ethel's debut EP, THE BURDEN OF FEVER DREAMS. Immerse yourself in her unique sound and get a glimpse into her musical journey with this groundbreaking release.

The 55th Annual NAACP Image Awards were announced during a ceremony on Saturday, March 16th. See the full list of winners here!

Get ready for a musical summer as THE STRING CHEESE INCIDENT sets their 2024 Summer Tour. Stay tuned for dates, locations, and more details on this much-anticipated event.

Discover the music video from Kayne the Lovechild for the new single BANJEE GIRLS. Experience the unique blend of visuals and music in this exciting premiere. Kayne's newest single and music video, “Banjee Girls” directed by Katie Paul is a love letter to all the women and femme presenting people in his life as well as an ode to ballroom culture.

2024 Marian Anderson Vocal Award winner Justin Austin will star in composer Damien Geter's COTTON, presented by The 92nd Street Y, New York. Learn more about the premiere and see how to purchase tickets.

The video follows Emmy Meli surrounded by her girl crew, as she unleashes a fun loving video with a wink wink to her previous life working on a golf course. Radiating self-assurance, this video serves as a powerful reminder that settling for anything less than what we deserve is not an option.

The NAACP award-winning author, Grammy-nominated producer, The Reverend Shawn Amos shares his new track “Back To The Beginning,” the second single from his upcoming album Soul Brother No. 1. The song builds from a slow-burning soul groove to a revelatory crescendo courtesy of the celebrated Nashville gospel group The McCrary Sisters.

With his recent singles, the range of sounds help give us a glimpse into Kayne's world and his newest release, “Banjee Girls'' is strongly rooted within the glamorous Ballroom culture. It is a delicious combination of infectious 808's beats on a drumming bass line accompanied by Kayne's commanding vocals.

Don't miss the blockbuster lineup featuring Lil Wayne, Jill Scott, André 3000, and more at the Roots Picnic 2024 celebration. As such, multi-GRAMMY Award-winning legend Lil Wayne will headline the festival with The Roots delivering a set highlighted by decades of definitive hits which will include special guests PJ Morton, and Trombone Shorty.

Amateur Night Returns at The Apollo for 90th Anniversary Season. Celebrate the iconic talent show's milestone with a new season of exciting performances.

 The Music Center continues its 21st season of Glorya Kaufman Presents Dance at The Music Center with a seven-performance engagement by the Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater.

Whoopi Goldberg is recruiting Sheryl Lee Ralph for Sister Act 3. After the Abbott Elementary starred appeared in Sister Act 2: Back in the Habit, Goldberg asked her if she'd be willing to come back for a third installment. Sister Act 2 is also celebrating its 30th anniversary this year and Ralph was invited back to The View for a reunion episode.

The Apollo has announced that four new members were elected to the non-profit organization’s Board of Directors. Learn more about the new members here!

The album's lead single “Écoute Au Loin” perfectly encircles the middle ground captured by the three musicians on The Closest Thing to Silence. Starting with a manipulated loop of woodwinds played by Kalma, Honer's strings swirl like a spell around the mix, as Chiu's synthesizer and drum machine programming pushes the composition forward.

Philadelphia's revered seven-piece brass-heavy band SNACKTIME have released their first studio single, “TOGETHER” b/w “I DON'T GIVE A DAMN,” in advance of an upcoming tour supporting Portugal. The Man (they'll also perform as part of PTM during their set) kicking off tomorrow night in Del Mar, California.