Why Ghanaian singer King Promise and other African artists don’t want to be boxed into Afrobeats
While many African artists have been able to ride the wave of Afrobeats’ international popularity, some musicians are now ...
How Music and Art Have Helped Black Americans Weather Troubling Times
In 1975, Harold Melvin & the Blue Notes laid down a melodic mandate that applies to our times: “Wake up, everybody / No more ...
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Top 5 African American holiday party themes for a festive season
Hosting a holiday event that reflects African American culture can make the gathering feel even more special and meaningful.
Art Gallery Represents Dozens Of African American Artists
Overdue Recognition Art Gallery in Bowie represents dozens of African American artists, offers custom framing services and ...
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At an art festival in Dakar, artists from both sides of the Atlantic examine the legacy of slavery
A whirlwind of color and art at the opening of this year’s Dakar Biennale of Contemporary African Art in the Senegalese ...
At the Met, Black Artists Salute an Enduring Affinity With Egypt
A shimmering dream on the Nile has inspired creativity from the Harlem Renaissance to Kara Walker to Beyoncé. But how much can you play with the past?
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The Surprising Artwork That Inspired Netflix’s ‘The Piano Lesson,’ a New Movie Based on August Wilson’s Award-Winning Play
A Romare Bearden print served as a starting point for the American playwright's 1987 drama, which follows a Black family's ...
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Exhibition of Black figures at the Philly Art Museum is right on time
“The Time Is Always Now” is a touring exhibition that originated at the National Portrait Gallery in London, where Eshun is ...
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Hammonds House Museum in West End unveils brand new John Rhoden Sculpture Garden
Hammonds House Museum, one of the earliest free-standing museums dedicated solely to the art of African-American and ...