Vocal sensation Veronica Swift took the jazz world by storm with her critically acclaimed 2021 release This Bitter Earth, landing on the cover of DownBeat, topping the year end lists for vocal releases and wowing audiences with her eclectic stage show at the Hollywood Bowl and beyond. For her new album – aptly entitled Veronica Swift – the versatile artist stretches
Mixing afropop with a splash of summer anthem, Jon Batiste collaborates with Jon Bellion and Fireboy DML on the uplifting second single from his forthcoming album World Music Radio, reminding listeners to “take a deep breath, drink water” when overwhelmed by life’s currents. The post Jon Batiste ‘Drink Water’ – LISTEN appeared first on Smooth
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October 12, 2023
Folsom, California, USAHuskyShows presents Canadian Nouveau Flamenco Guitarist JESSE COOK in California’s capital. Enjoy an electrifying evening with a blend of Flamenco, Rumba & Jazz with some of the most amazing Percussion in the world at the Harris Center at Folsom Lake College! HuskyShows.com
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October 12-14, 2023
Durham, North Carolina, USAHome of the ULTIMATE Jazz Experience! Enjoy three days of amazing jazz in a small, intimate setting featuring THE BAYLOR PROJECT, MARQUEL JORDAN, DAVID P. STEVENS, KIM SCOTT and JEFF LORBER FUSION! Room Packages, Mix & Mingles and much more! VrroomVIPJazzFest.com
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By Zsana Hoskins, Special to the AFRO Life After Release, a local women-led organization dedicated to serving formerly incarcerated citizens and their families held their annual beach retreat from June 23 to June 25. The event took place in Ocean City, Md. Qiana Johnson, the founder of Life After Release, said the retreat was inspired
By Tashi McQueen, AFRO Political Writer, tmcqueen@afro.com Black men are being jailed and killed at unusually high rates according to data reported by the Metropolitan police. Residents in predominantly Black areas including Ward 7 and 8 makeup more than 60 percent of victims of violent crime in the District. “We have a crisis of violence
By Dr. Natasha C. Pratt-Harris and Dr. Johnny Rice II Here we are. It’s the height of Summer 2023 and for some there’s this prevailing notion that with the heat comes the increased potential for crime, and for devastating violence. “The warm temperatures are the explanation for increased violence,” some say, and historic data trends
By Edna W. Cummings, Col. US Army (Ret.) Touched, humbled and enlightened, the 6888th Battalion families and friends returned from Scotland, England and France with a deeper understanding of their ancestors’ military service during World War II. From June 18 to June 30, the descendants of the women who served the historic 6888th Central Postal
By Tashi McQueen, AFRO Political Writer, tmcqueen@afro.com The well-loved Tommie Broadwater Jr., former Maryland senator, died at age 81 on July 11. “Tommie Broadwater had a lot of spunk,” Larry Young, former state senator for District 44, told the AFRO. “He was a businessman and a pioneer of Prince George’s County establishing a Black political