Rising R&B artist rjtheweirdo performed at Spotify’s inaugural RNB X Live festival in Irving, Texas, showcasing the depth of Dallas’ musical talent alongside established icons like Erykah Badu.
Category: Music
Culturalyst Dallas Wants to Make the City’s Creative Talent Easier to Find
The Arts Community Alliance and the City of Dallas Office of Arts and Culture launched Culturalyst Dallas, a free digital platform designed to connect local artists, organizations, and audiences through a centralized hub for events and professional opportunities.
Forest Theater Returns to Life After Five Decades of Darkness
The historic reopening of the Forest Theater in South Dallas on November 1 served as a momentous celebration of community resilience, cultural preservation, and generational connection.
Brass & Jazz in the Park Brings New Orleans Traditions, Dallas Legacy to West Dallas
The AT&T Performing Arts Center is scheduled to host its sixth annual Brass & Jazz in the Park on Saturday, Nov. 7, at Mattie Nash-Myrtle Davis Park to celebrate Black culture and honor the legacies of Roy Hargrove and Jerome Big Duck Smith.
Tye Harris Brings His Mental Health Journey Home for Louder Than Stigma
Rapper Tye Harris will headline Amplified Minds’ annual Louder Than Stigma benefit concert at The Kessler Theater on September 19 to raise mental health awareness and support resources.
Bran Movay brings live show and marketplace to Exposition Park
This Sunday August 23rd, Exposition Avenue will be abuzz with good vibes coming from the “Are We Locked In?” Sun and Moon Market. The event, which will double as both […]
More Than a Musical: Urban Arts Center’s Matilda Proves Why the Village Still Matters
The Urban Arts Center in Dallas successfully concluded its summer season with a culturally reimagined production of Matilda, emphasizing both artistic excellence and social-emotional learning for performers aged 5 to 16.
DJ Turo Represents Oak Cliff on International FIFA Fan Festival Stage
25 years ago, Arturo Martinez took his first small gig for about $50. Fast forward to 2026, Arturo, now known as DJ Turo, has rocked the main stage at this […]
More Than a Celebration: Live Music Collective Showcases the Future of Black Arts and Culture
The Live Music Collective transformed Deep Ellum into more than a Juneteenth celebration—it became a showcase of Black artistic excellence, community wellness and civic engagement. From live music and movement to the next generation of civil rights advocates through the Lee Merritt Fellowship, the event demonstrated how culture continues to inspire, educate and shape the future.
Educator and Performer JaRich Uses Music and Service to Make an Iconic Difference
For JaRich, community service is not a side project. It is the foundation of everything he does. Whether he is teaching students in the classroom, mentoring young men, performing on […]
