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Airbnb Introduces ‘Icons’ Extraordinary Experiences with Celebrities and Cultural Legends

by Stacy M. BrownMay 2, 2024May 2, 2024

**FILE** Rapper Jay Wayne “Jeezy” Jenkins is executive producer of the new documentary “Hip-Hop and the White House.” (Abdullah Konte/The Washington Informer)

Political Power and Hip-Hop Examined in New Documentary

by Brenda C. SilerMay 1, 2024May 1, 2024

Beginning Friday, May 3, the historic University Club will host the Capital Rare Book Fair, an event that will showcase thousands of beautiful, notable, and rare books, maps, and historic documents from around the globe. (Courtesy of Sydney Masters)

Lifestyle, Things to Do DMV

Things to Do, DMV: Weekend Rundown, May 2-5

by Jada IngletonMay 1, 2024May 1, 2024

Howard University celebrated two of its alumni, gospel legends Elbernita “Twinkie” Clark and Richard Smallwood, on April 24 at Cramton Auditorium. (Ja’Mon Jackson/The Washington Informer)

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Howard University Honors Gospel Music Legends

by Brenda C. SilerApril 30, 2024April 30, 2024

José André Montaño performs for the “Three Keys to Ellington” concert on April 26 as a part of the “Ellington 125” series at the Kennedy Center. He opened with the Duke Ellington composition “African Flower.” (Courtesy of Yassine El Mansouri, Elman Studio)

Ellington’s Music Interpreted in Three Solo Piano Performances

by Brenda C. SilerApril 30, 2024April 30, 2024

Celebrating Kevin Toney with the Benny Golson Jazz Master Award posthumously are Fred Irby, III, professor of music at Howard University, Sunny Sumter, president and CEO for the DC Jazz Festival, Dominique Toney singer, songwriter and Kevin Toney’s daughter, Keith Killgo, drummer and original member of The Blackbyrds, the late Toney’s life wife Phyllis Toney and Joe Hall, bassist and original member of The Blackbyrds. (Brenda C. Siler/The Washington Informer)

Kevin Toney, Original Member of the Blackbyrds, Remembered By Howard University Jazz Ensemble

by Brenda C. SilerApril 29, 2024April 29, 2024

Rakim, DJ Jazzy Jeff, and Ravi Coltrane perform at The John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts in D.C. on April 19. (Timothy Cox/The Washington Informer)

Entertainment, Lifestyle

Rakim, DJ Jazzy Jeff, Ravi Coltrane Rock Kennedy Center Concert Celebrating Hip-Hop, Jazz

by Stacy M. BrownApril 24, 2024April 26, 2024

University of Maryland’s (UMD) choral program is internationally regarded and offers students a wide array of choral experiences with music encompassing all styles and eras. The UMD Concert Choir participates in annual collaborations with both the National Symphony Orchestra and the Baltimore Symphony Orchestra at premier venues. (David Andrews/The Clarice)

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Things to Do, DMV: Weekend Rundown, April 25-28

by Jada IngletonApril 24, 2024April 24, 2024

DC Collective, a jazz band of alumni from the Duke Ellington School for the Arts, will perform “Ellington at 125: The DC Collective in Concert” on April 28 at Arena Stage. (Top Row, L-R) Bassist/band leader Corcoran Holt, pianist Janelle Gill, and drummer Kweku Sumbry. (Bottom Row, L-R) Trumpeter Al Strong, percussionist Jabari Exum, and tenor saxophonist Brian Settles. (Courtesy of DC Jazz Collective)

Jazz Musician Corcoran Holt Leads Tribute to Music Educator Davey Yarborough

by Brenda C. SilerApril 24, 2024April 24, 2024

The legendary group Wu-Tang Clan headlines the second day of the National Cannabis Festival on April 20 at The Fields at RFK Campus. (Courtesy of Alive Coverage)

Attendees Travel Near and Far for the National Cannabis Festival’s ‘Good Vibes’

by Micha GreenApril 23, 2024April 23, 2024