Happy Friday DW fam! Yes, it’s Friday in Big D, which means Happy Hour, hot stone massages (if you know, you know) and heading out to enjoy the first weekend […]
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The Rhythm of Pride: Where Black Music and Queer Culture Collide
Black and queer culture have historically met at the crossroads of transformation and innovation, and DMV artists like Billy the Goat are determined to carry on that storied responsibility by challenging genre stigmas, forging multigenerational connections, and bridging the gap between the queer and hip-hop communities.
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DooWap at the Winspear: The Temptations’ Story Comes Alive in “Ain’t Too Proud”
The last man standing gets to tell the story. Otis Williams, founder of the Temptations and the sole surviving member of the group, wrote a memoir about the famed quintet’s […]
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Grammy Award-Winning Country Artist Pynk Beard Discusses His Music Journey and the Influence of Black Artistry in Country
Grammy Award-winning country artist Pynk Beard recently hosted a private listening party for his debut album Sugar & Salt, ahead of his scheduled appearance at the Rooted in Rhythm Festival in McKinney, Texas.
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Breaking Boundaries: IRAS’ Future of Indie Showcase Creates Space for First-Time SXSW Performers
The Future of Indie Showcase at Sahara Lounge, produced by the Independent Recording Arts Society and powered by Linktree, provided a platform for first-time South by Southwest performers to showcase their unique sound and form real connections in the industry.
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Artificial Intelligence, Hip-Hop and Education
The D.O.C. has big plans for young people and digital equity in Dallas, including the non-profit platform, DOC Cares, and the Dreams Experience Academy, which provides practical skills and pathways into high-growth creative and STEM-based industries.
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Pretty Fire by Charlayne Woodard at Soul Rep Theatre
Soul Rep Theatre Company will continue its 30th Anniversary year with the regional premiere of Charlayne Woodard’s autobiographical play, Pretty Fire, which explores her childhood during the Civil Rights Era and will be directed by Soul Rep Co-Founder and Co-Artistic Director Tonya Holloway.
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Eric Bellinger Talks Music, Legacy, and His ‘Now You See It’ Era
Eric Bellinger is a Grammy-winning artist and songwriter who has penned hits for the likes of Chris Brown, Usher, and Justin Bieber, and is now blending R&B and Afrobeats in his latest album, It Will All Make Sense Later.
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Bobbi Humphrey:Â A South Dallas Journey
Bobbi Humphrey, a legendary flutist, writer, poet, photographer, educator, activist, and record label owner, has had a profound impact on music and has been recognized by Billboard as the Best Female Instrumentalist in 1976.
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Super Bowl Kendrick Lamar’s performance
Kendrick Lamar’s Super Bowl LIX halftime show was a groundbreaking performance that was both provocative and culturally awakening, marking the first solo hip-hop artist to headline the event.