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Blues Alley announced the winners for the seventh annual “Ella Fitzgerald Vocal Competition” on April 20. Winners pictured on the bottom row are first-place winner Dani Assis, second-place winner Aviana Gedler, and three third-place winners Angelina Kolobukhova, Arvin Ma and Tina Hashemi. (Courtesy of Blues Alley)

Blues Alley Announces Winner for Annual Ella Fitzgerald Award

by Brenda C. SilerApril 23, 2024April 23, 2024

Entertainment, Lifestyle, Stacy M. Brown

Mary J. Blige and A Tribe Called Quest to Be Inducted Into Rock & Roll Hall of Fame 2024

by Stacy M. BrownApril 22, 2024April 22, 2024

This image captures an exhibition of artworks by Toyin Ojih Odutola. On the left is “Nwanyeruwa (Aba Women’s Rebellion), 2023-2024,” the center is titled “Congregation, 2023,” and on the right is “Onye ututu (Morning Person), 2023.” These pieces seem to explore themes of cultural identity, history, and personal narrative, employing a rich, detailed style.(Courtesy of the Museum of West African Art)

Arts, Lifestyle

Art and Advocacy: The Second Nigerian Pavilion at Venice Biennale and Its Echoes in the DMV

by WI Web EditorApril 21, 2024April 22, 2024

The art of Tesfaye Urgessa, a contemporary Ethiopian artist, fills the room with dynamic narratives, positioned between ornate, classical frames in a gallery that bridges past and present. (Courtesy of Saatchi Yates Gallery)

Arts, Lifestyle

Tesfaye Urgessa: A Cultural Ambassador at the Intersection of the Ethiopian Diaspora

by WI Web EditorApril 21, 2024April 22, 2024

A person holds a darkened American flag next to others with protest signs. (Courtesy of @angalliance via Instagram)

Arts, Lifestyle

Art Meets Politics at the ‘Art Olympics’: The 60th Venice Biennale

by WI Web EditorApril 21, 2024May 7, 2024

An all-star female jazz band closes out the 2024 Jazz Masters concert on April 13, at the Kennedy Center with a tribute celebrating “Ellington 125.” The band included pianist and D.C. native REDWOOD, vocalist Charenée Wade, saxophonist Lakecia Benjamin, bassist Katie Ernst, and drummer Camille Gainer. (Courtesy of Jati Lindsay)

2024 NEA Jazz Masters Share Artistic Journeys Through Celebratory Programming

by Brenda C. SilerApril 18, 2024April 18, 2024

Grammy-winning and Oscar-nominated musician and composer Terence Blanchard, whose piece "Fire Shut Up in My Bones: Opera in Suite" is coming to Strathmore on April 26 (Courtesy of Blanchard via Facebook)

‘Fire Shut Up in My Bones’ at Strathmore Will Leave Audiences Inspired

by Micha GreenApril 18, 2024April 18, 2024

Community Day is a seasonal opportunity to co-create shared experiences with other plant and nature lovers. In celebration of Earth Day 2024, participants have the opportunity to learn about the Green Farmacy Garden, join a full day of organized activities, or simply enjoy the setting. (Courtesy photo/Eventbrite)

Lifestyle, Things to Do DMV

Things to Do, DMV: Weekend Rundown, April 18-21

by Jada IngletonApril 17, 2024April 17, 2024

The annual “Jazz Informance” recently occurred at the US Department of Education in D.C. This event was a joint effort with the Herbie Hancock Institute of Jazz with an ensemble that included Ben Sherman on tenor sax, trumpeter and mentor Sean Jones, Quinn Rehkemper on alto sax, pianist José André Montaño, mentor and bassist Ed Hrybyk, and Julian Frazier on drums. (Ja’Mon Jackson/The Washington Informer)

Students With the Herbie Hancock Institute of Jazz Share Passion for Jazz

by Brenda C. SilerApril 17, 2024April 17, 2024

**FILE** The Department of Justice headquarters in Washington, D.C. (Bjoertvedt via Wikimedia Commons)

Entertainment, Lifestyle, National, Stacy M. Brown

DOJ Prepares to Challenge Live Nation’s Dominance in Event Ticketing

by Stacy M. BrownApril 16, 2024April 16, 2024