Music

Rap artist Tre' Amani is gearing up to perform alongside a bevy of big names at D.C.'s Broccoli City Festival ― a home game of sorts for the Columbia native.

A range of events is planned for the week of July 13-19.

Left Bank Jazz Society founding member John Fowler has held on to treasured recordings of concerts at the Famous Ballroom on Charles Street. He’s kept alive the memories of Baltimore audiences enjoying artists ranging from Duke Ellington and Count Basie to Rahsaan Roland Kirk and Sun Ra.

Maryland singer-songwriter and Arundel High graduate Jackson Dean returns to his home turf to open for country star Luke Bryan on Friday at Merriweather Post Pavilion.

You could watch a production of William Shakespeare’s great storm romance, or the Annapolis Blues in their final home game of the regular season. Those are just two of the best things to do in Annapolis from July 6-12.

English rock band plays to a crowd of 15,000, with a nod to Baltimore, at Merriweather Post Pavilion.

As Baltimore Pride gets underway this weekend, these Black musical artists are bridging the gap between the LGBTQ and hip-hop communities.

Annapolis is that kind of place, where there is always something to do. Here are seven of the best things to do coming up.

Baltimore City celebrated and officially recognized June 17 as Baltimore Club Music Day at AFRAM. See the sights from the festival, honoring the sound unique to Baltimore.

The Isley Brothers, who will headline Baltimore’s AFRAM cultural and music festival Sunday, have shaped popular music for three generations, resonating with audiences and influencing countless rock, soul, and hip-hop artists along the way, Banner Opinion Editor Mark Williams says.

The AFRAM Festival kicks off Saturday with the inaugural celebration of Baltimore Club Music Day, honoring the history and culture of the indigenous sound.

Whether you want to see major artists at the AFRAM Festival, take in the Baltimore Symphony Orchestra’s last show of the season, or enjoy drinks while raising money for homeless animals, we’ve got you covered for things to do over Juneteenth weekend.

Annapolis is one of those places where there is always something to do. Here are seven of the best.

Morgan State, one of four HBCUs invited to perform at a Juneteenth event, took part in a “Battle of the Bands” to kick off the concert and celebration.

The invitations have been pouring in for Morgan State University’s marching band. Members will perform at a Juneteenth concert this week at the White House, and at a D-Day parade in Normandy, France in June 2024.

Baltimore Music Company, new to the Hampden neighborhood, houses hundreds of guitars, amps and pedals; private rehearsal rooms; a stage for performances (or casual jam sessions); and a guitar repair shop with state-of-the-art tech.

Landis Expandis is a musician, visual artist, DJ and more, but is currently facing health struggles that are preventing him from doing all of the above.

Music, bull riding, garden tours and a city garage party are on the calendar in Maryland's state capital.

June is when things start happening fast. Check out these best bets for fun in Annapolis from June 1-7.