National Great Blacks in Wax Museum looks to expand with $2 million in congressional funding
The money will go toward the museum's multiphase $76 million campaign, with the ultimate goal of building an additional 25,000 square feet of space and improving safety, accessibility and programming.
Pier Six Pavilion to host first-ever ‘Summer Days’ festival
Grammy-winning artists Lucky Daye and Muni Long will be among the acts at the inaugural festival at the outdoor venue at the Inner Harbor.
How a rapper and NBA player used their Maryland roots to make ‘The Floaters’ podcast
Devin McCoy and Henry Sims are working to turn their podcast that highlights creative individuals into a larger media platform.
How Daveology went from college party crasher to in-demand Baltimore DJ
David Felder II has come a long way from showing up at house parties as a student in Florida, hoping to practice his mixing skills.
February’s best local rap and R&B
Here’s a look at some of the strongest local tracks in the genres this month.
A guide to CIAA’s entertainment events, from a Slick Rick concert to HBCU step shows
If you’re looking for more than basketball, here are some of the most musically inclined CIAA-associated events taking place through Sunday in the Baltimore area.
‘We shared beds every night’: Indie musicians sacrifice to afford going on tour
As big stars like Taylor Swift and Beyoncé go on tour, many independent artists have trouble doing the same because of skyrocketing costs.
The BSO takes on ‘Black Panther’ for Black History Month
In another move to turn into “a hall for all,” the Baltimore Symphony Orchestra will also have programs such as ”The Jazz Age — Harlem Renaissance” and ”Calypso Fusion” in February.
January’s best local rap and R&B
Get your playlists ready: here’s the best the first month of 2023 had to offer in rap and R&B.
BSO to hold first Lunar New Year Concert
The concert is the latest of several by the BSO as it tries to shape the Meyerhoff Symphony Hall into a “A Hall for All.”
John Tyler flows from director to producer to musical artist with eyes on a busy 2023
John Tyler, 22, may hold the title of being Baltimore's busiest man of 2022. Tyler is an artist, a director at NoMüNoMü, an art center and cultural platform in Baltimore city, and the founder of Love Groove Festival.
The 10 Best Rap and R&B Albums of 2022
A look into the best projects from Baltimore and The DMV’s rap and R&B scenes this year, according to Baltimore Banner staff and freelancers.
The 20 Best Rap and R&B Songs of 2022
The Baltimore Banner staff's picks for the best rap and R&B songs of 2022.
Best local rap and R&B music videos of 2022
Music videos are a lost art, but some Baltimore musicians managed to produce some good ones in 2022.
Maryland’s Black creatives to watch in 2023
Maryland was well represented throughout 2022, thanks to some of the talented creatives from the state. Here are some to keep an eye on in 2023.
Janet Jackson announces her “Together Again” tour, and Baltimore is one of the stops
Janet Jackson will be coming to Baltimore on May 13, 2023 as part of her first tour since 2019.
Severna Park High senior advances to top 8 contestants on ‘The Voice’
Friends and family to gather at a watch party for Parijita Bastola at Sullivan’s Cove restaurant on Ritchie Highway in Severna Park beginning at 7 p.m.
Why Sheri Booker wanted her first children’s book based in Baltimore
Award-winning author Sheri Booker hopes to empower Black women of all ages with her latest book, ”Imagine a Brown Girl.”
Dan Deacon to host New Year’s Eve Bash at Ottobar
Moss of Aura, the side project of Future Islands keyboardist and programmer Gerrit Welmers, will also perform.
November’s best local rap and R&B
Here’s our final monthly roundup of the year, picking some of the best November had to offer from the Baltimore and DMV area.