By AFRO Staff House music fans from around the region gathered in Baltimore for the Collective Minds Festival on Sept. 3. The event has been an annual celebration of all things related to House music for 20 years. According to Collective Minds, the community organization that coordinates the event each year, “House Music originated in
By AFRO Staff The Billie Holiday Music and Arts Festival took place on Sept. 2 from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. at 1201 Pennsylvania Avenue in Baltimore. The event was hosted by April Watts and featured a wide range of performances from the likes of John Milton Wesley, the Brencore Allstars and Symphony Black Jazz.
Germany-based Nigerian gospel singer, Enea Kelvin delivers an amazing body of work with the release of her debut album, “The Beloved,” available today on all digital platforms. The new project boasts a collection of 11 uplifting songs that highlight the steadfast love of God and inspire a deeper relationship with the Holy Spirit. Featuring cameo
“Amazing God” (Live), is the newest single from Minister Tinuade , out and available now on digital platforms. The worship ballad is a divine revelation captured in a musical masterpiece that leaves no room for doubt that God is, unquestionably, amazing. According to Tinuade, ths stirring melody was birthed during one of her vocal rehearsals, a
Multi-award-winning soul singer, Nikki Laoye drums up a surprise collaboration with music genius/producer, Holy Drill and British Rap Artist, Sonny Green in the extended drill version of one of the world’s favorite worship songs, YESHUA. Produced by Holy Drill with the original song by Jesus Image, the worship anthem is a major crowd favorite with millions
For nine-time GRAMMY Award nominee Natalie Grant, it might seem like business as usual, but the list of her acclaimed performances of our country’s National Anthem only gets longer and more prestigious. This Thursday will mark yet another milestone for Grant, who has been chosen to sing for the NFL’s Annual Primetime Kickoff Game between
Karen Peck and New River (KPNR) made history this month by setting the all-time record for most #1 singles on the Singing News Magazine’s Top 80 Southern Gospel chart. With 21 #1 hits to their credit and the Gospel of Jesus Christ at the center of their call, KPNR continues to build on a legacy
By Megan Sayles, AFRO Business Writer, msayles@afro.com New York-based actor, Maryam Basir, launched her business, Maryam Beauty, less than a month before SAG-AFTRA went on strike against the Alliance of Motion Picture and Television Producers (AMPTP)—effectively halting her TV and film work. Although Basir said acting was something that found her, she always had aspirations
By DaQuan Lawrence, AFRO International Writer, DLawrence@afro.com As the March on Washington for Jobs and Freedom (MOW) gathered in the nation’s capital for the 60th anniversary of the 1963 call for civil liberties and human rights, a group of Howard University women volunteered for the event. They were part of the Aug. 26 march that
Delaying the start of kindergarten has proven short-term benefits. But is it harmful in the long run? by Maya Pottiger. August 29, 2023 As the 2023-2024 school year starts across the country, not all kindergarten-aged children will be starting their academic careers. This is due to academic redshirting. Redshirting is a common practice in college sports