Reflecting on a transformative residency program, the jazz vocalist now nominated for her first Grammy Award says her album ...

Today in Music History for Jan. 30: In 1917, the Original Dixieland Jazz Band recorded ``Darktown Strutters' Ball.'' Some historians consider this to be the earliest commercially made jazz record. It ...

Black History Month Prayer Brunch at Commonwealth Church: With guest of honor the Rev. Dr. Cynthia Hale, this event honors BHM and features brunch, music and a sermon. 11 a.m. Feb. 15. $45. 27171 W.

NPR's Ailsa Chang talks with the jazz artist Christie Dashiell about her first-ever Grammy nomination, for Best Jazz Vocal ...

Quincy Jones' legacy will continue to be felt in Washington, where he inspired many and a place he considered home.

Over the next four weeks, the D.C. area comes alive with events highlighting contributions made by the Black community, ...

Jazz flutist Darryl Evan Jones, "The Fluteman," drops his new single “Mi Antilles” on January 31, 2025, continuing his global ...

Tickets are $16 for adults; $10 for seniors, students and military service members, and children 12 and younger; and free for ...

As with any subject, history can be explored in a number of ways. In high school and college, students might study it through ...

Bob Perkins’ six-decade career as a journalist and radio host was dedicated to informing, delighting and good music (what he called “GM”).

The 30th Litchfield Jazz Festival which will take place from July 25-27 at the Frederick Gunn School in Washington, ...