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Inaugural Aspen Art Fair kicks off on Monday at Hotel Jerome

Aspen Times 27 Jul 2024

“We are bringing mostly new projects to the fair including highly acclaimed African American artists Rashid Johnson, Mickalene Thomas, Chase Hall, McArthur Binion, Deborah Roberts, and a large ...

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YouTube Celebrates 5th Anniversary of Burna Boy’s ‘African Giant’ with Music Nights

This Day 26 Jul 2024

Today, July 26, marks the fifth anniversary of Burna Boy’s critically acclaimed album ‘African Giant.’ To commemorate this milestone, YouTube will livestream an exclusive YouTube Music Nights with the artist.

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Immerse yourself in arts and culture: A weekend of diverse events in Pittsburgh

Pittsburgh Tribune Review 26 Jul 2024

This event examines the African American experience within comic book culture and celebrates African American writers, artists and collectors who have made an impact on comics.

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Afrobeats artists with international sold-out shows

Business Day Online 26 Jul 2024

African artists have consistently sold out numerous major venues internationally on the global rise of Afrobeats’ music. Chart Africa, an. read more Afrobeats artists with international sold-out shows ... .

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In a fascinating new biography, LORD ASHCROFT charts the rise of the girl from Nigeria ...

The Daily Mail 26 Jul 2024

'Judging by the way they behaved, those kids at Sussex thought they were more African than the Africans .' ... 'I feel it's very patronising as an African artist that more of us aren't involved.'.

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Opening Ceremonies highlight Celine Dion and cauldron lighting

The Spokesman-Review 26 Jul 2024

The 29-year-old was born in Mali, the oldest of five siblings in a family of griots, or West African storytellers, and she immigrated to France with her family. She’s one of France’s most popular artists ... team is second-to-last ... .

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David Driskell: A legacy of art and advocacy

The Tennessee Tribune 25 Jul 2024

While at Fisk, he played a critical role in curating and expanding the university’s art collection, which included works by prominent African American artists.

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Large grant will extend reach at Gastonia African American Museum

Gaston Gazette 25 Jul 2024

According to Guthrie, the new items will allow the museum to create engaging new displays and further educate the community on the artistic and historical contributions made to society by African American citizens.

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Orlando's Florida Theatrical Association pays tribute to famous Sunshine State African Americans in 'The Freedom Project'

Orlando Weekly 25 Jul 2024

The production will feature Orlando theater luminaries performing interpretations of famous pieces ...

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International Folk Art Market Sets Organizational Record

ACCESSWIRE 25 Jul 2024

In addition to record sales, IFAM brought over 18,500 visitors to the Santa Fe Railyard Park to shop and interact with 167 artists and cooperatives from 51 countries ... said first-time artist Anitha N.

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PODCAST | 'I love what I do' –Clement Manyathela

Sowetan Live 25 Jul 2024

Taking Rams By The Horns has been nominated for an African ...

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Toto la Momposina, Colombia’s Folk Music Icon

Colombia One 25 Jul 2024

Born as Sonia Bazanta Vides, Toto la Momposina began her artistic career from a young age as a singer and dancer. Her music is a fusion of African, indigenous, and Spanish rhythms that reflect Colombia’s cultural heritage.

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Vail Dance Festival will showcase a variety of styles on Opening Night

Vail Daily 25 Jul 2024

Cissoko was last year’s artist-in-resident, introducing audiences to the kora, an ancient West African stringed instrument, which has been in her family for 72 generations on her father’s ...

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When Elvis came to Tuscaloosa: Memories of sold-out crowds, thrown underwear and more

Tuscaloosanews.com 25 Jul 2024

About 50,000 people saw Elvis in Tuscaloosa, but you'd have to be five decades or more older to recall ... 16, 1977 ... 30 ... In 1971, Elvis did more of a rootsy, rock-R&B performance, with a lot of covers of songs made famous by African-American artists.

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“Perceptions of Reality” Exhibition at MTSU Todd Art Gallery

Nashville Pride 24 Jul 2024

This is the latest in a series of summer exhibitions at MTSU featuring African American artists, and will be on display from Saturday, July 27, to Saturday, August 17 ... Attendees will be able to view the art and meet and talk with the artists involved.