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Jan 17, 2024

The Kennedy Center’s New Festival Series Celebrates Hip-Hop’s Connection To Jazz (And Other Genres)

The Kennedy Center’s inaugural “Hip Hop &…” festival will celebrate the intersections between hip-hop and jazz.

Feb 04, 2021

Local Hip-Hop Artist Sec. Wants More Musicians To Make It In D.C.

D.C. native Seker Anderson says the city’s musical legacy — from Chuck Brown to Marvin Gaye — shapes his sound and vision.

Oct 03, 2017

Kennedy Center Launches Its First Ever Hip-Hop Season

It is starting with a sold-out show from Q-Tip and Jason Moran, respectively the Kennedy Center’s artistic director for hip hop and jazz.

Sep 28, 2017

Local Rapper Flex Mathews Releases A Strong Full-Length Debut

Hi, I’m Flex Mathews dropped earlier this month along with the first single, “Never Change.”

Jul 05, 2017

Magee McIlvaine’s Photos Capture The Universal Language Of Hip-Hop

Magee McIlvane’s work goes on display at ReCreative Spaces in Mount Rainier.

Apr 12, 2017

Two Art Exhibits Show The Hip-Hop, Kung Fu Connection

The Sackler and Hyphen DC are showcasing work from Fab 5 Freddy and MC Yan, who share crosscultural influences.

Mar 23, 2017

Common Goes Political, Romantic, Orchestral With NSO Pops

The celebrated rapper headlined the NSO Pops’ latest venture into hip-hop.

Aug 18, 2016

Preview: Supergroup Prophets Of Rage Promise To ‘Make America Rage Again’

Members of Rage Against The Machine, Public Enemy, and Cypress Hill are kicking off their tour at Fairfax’s EagleBank Arena.

Jul 25, 2016

Preview: Digable Planets On Tour For The First Time In Over A Decade @ 9:30 Club

The hip-hop trio comes to D.C. tomorrow, and will largely stick to its ’90s releases.

Mar 08, 2016

Kennedy Center Names Q-Tip Artistic Director Of Hip Hop Program

Cellist Yo-Yo Ma and soprano Renée Fleming will be artistic advisors at-large.

 
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