New book 'Before Elvis' explores the music of the Black artists who influenced the King
Preston Lauterbach's new book, "Before Elvis," celebrates the many Black artists who shaped Elvis Presley’s creative vision ...
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Imani Perry’s Blue Notes
Blue” has been one of the last colors to receive a name in nearly every culture, perhaps because of its rare occurrence in ...
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11 things to do this weekend, from ‘Eraserhead’ and ‘Trouble in Mind’ to Sexy Time Market
Our weekend event guide is packed with things to do, see and experience in Pittsburgh, from cultural events to outdoor ...
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Zhou B Art Center to celebrate history of Black rock ‘n’ roll with ‘Rock is Black’ Concert
Rock is Black aims to celebrate and reclaim the Black roots that shaped rock music with an all-Black artist lineup.
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SCAD celebrating Black artists in music with a two-day concert
SCAD will honor the influential voices of Black musical artists and their monumental contributions to film in magnetic concerts featuring Grammy, Emmy, and Tony Award-nominated performers from ...
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Detroit artist creates exhibit highlighting Black Detroit culture
A groundbreaking artist from Detroit is making history at the Detroit Institute of Arts. Furthermore, Tiff Massey isn't just exhibiting at the museum; she's rewriting the narrative of art, community, ...
‘Mundoagua’ by Arturo O’Farrill and the Afro Latin Jazz Orchestra Review: Bravura Big-Band Artistry
The pianist leads his ensemble in two suites of his own and the final commissioned work of the great jazz composer Carla Bley ...
Marketplace18h
The Black artists who preceded — and inspired — the king of rock ‘n’ roll
These are questions and themes tackled in Preston Lauterbach’s new book, “Before Elvis: The African American Musicians Who Made the King.” Lauterbach joined “Marketplace Morning Report” host David ...