From Beethoven and Brahms to contemporary composers and rising artists, the DMV’s classical scene offers a rich and wide-ranging season.

Smoke Sessions Records honors legendary pianist Harold Mabern with a remixed, remastered 10th anniversary edition of his all-star album Afro Blue Released on Mabern’s 90th birthday, March 20, 2026, ...

Another long-standing DC hero is making the jump to the big screen in 2023. The Blue Beetle movie stars Xolo Maridueña as Jaime Reyes, an ordinary teen who finds himself bonded to one of the most ...

Nominated for a record-breaking 16 Oscars, Ryan Coogler’s “Sinners” follows Sammie, the son of a preacher whose transcendent voice and Dobro guitar lead him on a journey through vampiric invasion into ...

When Iyanu earned three nominations at the 57th NAACP Image Awards, including outstanding animated series, it marked more than another milestone for a breakout show. It signaled institutional ...

Pianist Harold Mabern (1936-2019) was talented beyond measure. Though he never received the honor and distinction of the prestigious NEA Jazz Master designation, his music and the musicians who knew ...

I first encountered Kandy G. Lopez’s larger-than-life fiber paintings at ACA Galleries’ booth at the 2024 Armory Show. As New York City’s Javits Center is not exactly known for its charming and ...

Nov. 20 (UPI) --A New York woman's afro was certified as the world's largest -- measuring 6 feet, 2.87 inches in circumference -- and she was officially crowned by her predecessor. Aevin Dugas, who ...

With an Afro that is more than six feet in circumference, Jessica Martinez set a new Guinness record. By Alisha Haridasani Gupta Jessica Martinez was about 12 years old when she stopped using relaxers ...

Plenty of songs through the 20th century have been banned from radio stations around the world. Rock music, in particular, has historically been censored quite a bit. “God Save The Queen” by Sex ...

Methylene blue treats methemoglobinemia, a blood condition. Recently, methylene blue supplements have gained attention for their alleged cognitive and aging support benefits, but these uses require ...

Have you ever wondered why stop signs are octagonal, or why high heels are considered fancy footwear? What about hyperlinks? Have you ever wondered why hyperlinks are blue? Well it turns out there is ...