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The Culture Report: New milestones for two Baltimore musicians
Gaithersburg singer Kelela makes a long-awaited comeback and Baltimore's Yg Teck releases a collaborative project with standout Detroit rapper Peezy.
Abdu Ali sees beyond music and Baltimore with national arts grant
Abdu Ali goes in depth about their new USA Fellowship, the struggles of being a consistent artist and how arts institutions in Baltimore can do better.
What to hear and see at the Mid-Atlantic Jazz Festival
A highlight is a Friday night tribute performance to late horn player Roy Hargrove that will mix players from RH Factor — which combined jazz, funk, soul, and hip-hop — and the more straight-ahead Roy Hargrove Quintet.
Who should be the next Super Bowl halftime show performer?
As we move on from Rihanna’s halftime show performance, we’re left with one question: Who is next to take stage?
Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band announce Camden Yards show
The band is also set to play the official grand opening of CFG Bank Arena on April 7.
The Culture Report: Tate Kobang on his Grammy win with Beyoncé
Baltimore rapper Tate Kobang talks about writing Beyoncé’s “Virgo's Groove” and what it means to be part of a Grammy-winning album.
How to do three classic Baltimore dances: The Spongebob, crazy legs, Cherry Hill
Choreographer TSU Terry explains how to pull off three classic dances tied to Baltimore: the Spongebob, crazy legs, and the Cherry Hill.
A conversation with Snail Mail’s Lindsey Jordan ahead of Valentine Fest
From Feb. 10-14, Snail Mail will put on a music festival called “Valentine Fest” at the Ottobar.
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.
Beyoncé’s Grammy win is a win for Baltimore, too
The global pop star’s win for Best Dance/Electronic Album gave Baltimore rapper Tate Kobang claim to the award as well.
The Culture Report: Baltimore at the Grammys and a look back at a classic track
Baltimore hardcore band Turnstile is up for three Grammys on Sunday. Also, the late Baltimore rapper Smash’s breakout hit “A Bit Too Much For Me” turns 15.
The best local indie music in January
To help you keep track and update your playlists, The Baltimore Banner presents a monthly roundup of the best and most noteworthy new indie rock, punk, folk, and experimental music from the area.
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.
Fetch the Zoom feed: Fiona Apple backs restoring video access to MD court proceedings
“It is constitutional, it is available, and it is the right thing to do," Apple wrote in a letter of support.
Flatspot Records founder on disturbin’ the peace with Baltimore hardcore
Che Figueroa, founder and co-owner of Flatspot Records, talks about the origins of the Disturbin’ The Peace festival ahead of the sold-out show Saturday at Baltimore Soundstage.
The Culture Report: Shordie Shordie returns home
Baltimore rapper Shordie Shordie is coming to The Fillmore Silver Spring for a headlining tour.
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.”
There’s a ‘major announcement’ from the Ravens and Live Nation. Who do you think is coming to Baltimore?
OK, it’s probably Billy Joel and Stevie Nicks.
Who will play my piano? | The Maryland Curiosity Bureau
A century-old Steinway is silent, for now.
The Culture Report: A look ahead at 2023 with Chris Rock, the BMA and more
A look into some of the most promising arts and culture-related things Baltimore has coming in 2023.