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Tupac Shakur

BSO Fusion: Hip-Hop Meets Mahler in ‘Resurrection Mixtape’ Concert

by James Wright Jr.February 6, 2024February 6, 2024

The Baltimore Symphony Orchestra is set to present “BSO Fusion: The Resurrection Mixtape”, a genre-blending performance that intertwines the sounds of hip-hop greats Tupac Shakur and the Notorious B.I.G. with Gustav Mahler’s monumental “Resurrection” symphony at The Music Center at Strathmore on Friday at 8 p.m.

Strathmore in North Bethesda recently premiered its 2024 Artist in Residence class. Musicians on the top row are (from left) percussionist Marty Risemberg, pianist Alfred Yun, and bassist Zoë Jorgenson. On the bottom row are (from left) singer-songwriter Kaiyla Gross, guitarist Parker Speirs, and sitarist Snehesh Nag. (Courtesy of Strathmore)

Strathmore Continues to Nurture Music Careers with the Artist in Residence Program

by Brenda C. SilerDecember 13, 2023December 13, 2023

From left: Violinist Kendall Isadore, cellist Élise Sharp and violist Dawn Johnson perform during one of two sold-out shows recently at AMP by Strathmore. (Courtesy of Jim Saah)

The String Queens Play Any Music

by Brenda C. SilerMay 15, 2023May 16, 2023

Violinist Melissa White plays an “Oliveira” Gagliano c1780 violin for her performance of African American female composer Florence Price’s “Violin Concerto No. 2.” White was featured in concert with the National Philharmonic at Strathmore Music Center in North Bethesda on April 15. (Brenda C. Siler/The Washington Informer)

Classical Music By African American Female Composers Thrills Audience

by Brenda C. SilerApril 19, 2023April 19, 2023

Jonathan Woody (Courtesy photo)

DMV-Raised Artist Talks Personal Connection, History and Homecoming

by Micha GreenMarch 14, 2023March 14, 2023

National Philharmonic presents three performances of George Frideric Handel's "Messiah" on Dec. 17 and 18 at Strathmore in Bethesda, Md., and on Dec. 23 at Capital One Hall in the Tysons area. (Courtesy of National Philharmonic)

Performances of Handel’s ‘Messiah’ to Benefit Local AME Church

by Brenda C. SilerDecember 13, 2022December 13, 2022

“Two Pianos,” held recently at AMP at Pike & Rose, featured James Fernando (left) and Mark G. Meadows, master pianists/composers, for their first concert collaboration. (Robert R. Roberts/The Washington Informer)

Meadows, Fernando, and Two Pianos – Just Sublime

by Brenda C. SilerNovember 2, 2022November 3, 2022

The newest form of Sweet Honey (Courtesy photo)

Fifty Years Later, Sweet Honey in the Rock Remains an Inspiration

by Brenda C. SilerSeptember 7, 2022September 8, 2022

Strathmore Artistic Director/Vice President of Programming Joi Brown (right) and Woolly Mammoth's Artistic Director Maria Manuela Goyanes lead a session during orientation for participants in the 2022 Arts and Social Justice Fellows. Strathmore and Woolly Mammoth created the initiative. Photo was taken at Strathmore. (Courtesy of Jim Saah)

Strathmore and Woolly Mammoth Mentor Student Creative Projects

by Brenda C. SilerMay 11, 2022May 12, 2022

The full ensemble of "Parable of the Sower," an opera based on Octavia Butler's novel, with co-composer and co-librettist Toshi Reagon (center stage) is seen here. The production will be presented at the Strathmore in North Bethesda, Maryland, on April 28-29. (Courtesy of Shana Gerber)

Octavia Butler’s ‘Parable of the Sower’ to Debut at the Strathmore

by Brenda C. SilerApril 26, 2022April 26, 2022