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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.

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.

As we move on from Rihanna’s halftime show performance, we’re left with one question: Who is next to take stage?

The band is also set to play the official grand opening of CFG Bank Arena on April 7.

Baltimore rapper Tate Kobang talks about writing Beyoncé’s “Virgo's Groove” and what it means to be part of a Grammy-winning album.

From Feb. 10-14, Snail Mail will put on a music festival called “Valentine Fest” at the Ottobar.

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.

Choreographer TSU Terry explains how to pull off three classic dances tied to Baltimore: the Spongebob, crazy legs, and the Cherry Hill.

The global pop star’s win for Best Dance/Electronic Album gave Baltimore rapper Tate Kobang claim to the award as well.

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.

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.

Get your playlists ready: here’s the best the first month of 2023 had to offer in rap and R&B.

“It is constitutional, it is available, and it is the right thing to do," Apple wrote in a letter of support.

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.

Baltimore rapper Shordie Shordie is coming to The Fillmore Silver Spring for a headlining tour.

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.”

OK, it’s probably Billy Joel and Stevie Nicks.

A century-old Steinway is silent, for now.

A look into some of the most promising arts and culture-related things Baltimore has coming in 2023.

Local DJs also will be featured at the Jan. 18 party at the Baltimore Convention Center, DJ QuickSilva, DJ Tanz and Kristin with Shiny Entertainment.