Martin Bakari makes Opera Philadelphia debut with 'Madame Butterfly'
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by Rita Charleston Tribune Correspondent
3d ago
Opera Philadelphia closes its current season with a new production of Puccini’s beloved “Madame Butterfly,” an opera that illuminates and ultimately transcends harmful stereotypes, empowering the protagonist Cio Cio San with new choices for her future. Running April 26 through ..read more
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BRELAND hopes more fans appreciate Black country music
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by Kathia Woods Tribune Correspondent
3d ago
BRELAND, a New Jersey-born-and-bred creative powerhouse, is a paradox in the country music scene. An unlikely star, he defies categorization by blending various genres with blinding exuberance. Drawing on a mix of modern pop and his double Georgetown degree in ..read more
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Mary J. Blige, Cher, Ozzy Osbourne, A Tribe Called Quest and Foreigner get into Rock Hall
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by MARK KENNEDY - AP Entertainment Writer
6d ago
Mary J. Blige, Cher, Foreigner, A Tribe Called Quest, Kool & The Gang and Ozzy Osbourne have been inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame. The class of 2024 also will include folk-rockers Dave Matthews Band and singer-guitarist ..read more
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The Roots Picnic keeps evolving — but in a good way
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by Kathia Woods Tribune Correspondent
1w ago
There are certain traditions that occur in Philadelphia once the weather turns warm, The Roots Picnic being the most anticipated. Tariq Trotter, best know as Black Thought, the co-founder of the legendary The Roots crew, elaborated on what the public ..read more
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George Burton to honor Philly music legend Peter Nero at tribute concert
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by Rita Charleston Tribune Correspondent
1w ago
Matthew Koveal, executive director of The No Name Pops — a new, versatile ensemble composed of the former musicians of the Philly Pops — introduces special guest conductor Carl Topilow and renowned-pianist George Burton. They will be appearing at the ..read more
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Betty LaVette graces City Winery stage with classic — and some new — R&B
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by Rita Charleston Tribune Correspondent
2w ago
“I may be the only Black singer who didn’t start out by singing in church,” says renowned R&B singer Bettye LaVette ..read more
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BigXThaPlug on the making of 'Godzilla x Kong' hit 'Beast Mode'
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by Kathia Woods Tribune Correspondent
2w ago
Warner Bros. Pictures teamed up with music company UnitedMasters for a song inspired by “Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire,” a natural choice given the film’s popularity. BigXThaPlug and his long-time rhyming partner Ro$ama collaborated on the track “Beast Mode ..read more
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Beyoncé becomes first Black woman to hit No. 1 on Billboard country albums chart
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by MARIA SHERMAN
2w ago
NEW YORK — Beyoncé has made history once again. Her latest album, the epic "Act ll: Cowboy Carter", hit No. 1 on the Billboard country albums chart, making her the first Black woman to top the chart since its 1964 ..read more
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Made in America music festival canceled for the second year in a row
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by MARIA SHERMAN
3w ago
Jay-Z's annual Made in America festival, held in Philadelphia over Labor Day weekend, has been canceled for the second year in a row ..read more
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Tyla, South Africa's amapiano angel, manifests stardom in debut album
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by Gary Gerard Hamilton
1M ago
NEW YORK — Tyla grew up in Johannesburg, South Africa, practicing acceptance speeches in the mirror, envisioning herself on the grandest award stages. But as she found out, a dream is one thing — reality is another ..read more
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