The Roots Picnic 2025 was marred by long wait times, poor conditions, and lackluster performances, while Wu-Tang and Erykah Badu delivered a flawless and memorable experience.
Category: Music
Posted inMusic
Together We Sing Unites Dallas in Praise and Power
The stars were out to celebrate Black music, Black leaders, and the Black community at Together We Sing at the Morton H. Meyerson Symphony Orchestra. Industry names in gospel music […]
Posted inThis Week
Newsletter for Wednesday, June 11, 2025
Happy Hump Day DW fam and welcome to Stay Woke! Your Dallas Weekly Newsletter for Wednesday, June 11, 2025! In today’s newsletter, the White House is still a mess, our […]
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Stay Woke! Dallas Weekly Newsletter for Monday, June 9, 2025
Happy Monday DW fam! Time to look forward and keep the faith. Coco won, Lil Wayne’s album is done, Sinners is streaming, folks all over are screaming, and this newsletter […]
Posted inSpiritual
Baltimore Choir Takes Black Church Worship to Carnegie Hall
The Community Concert Choir of Baltimore will perform at Carnegie Hall for the first time on Pentecost Sunday, June 8, under the direction of its founder, Dr. Marco Merrick, and will blend Negro spirituals, gospel, and African American sacred music into a performance presented by Distinguished Concerts International New York.
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Stay Woke! Dallas Weekly Newsletter for Friday, June 6, 2025
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 […]
Posted inMusic
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.
