- Seven Guitars Strikes a Chord at Ohio State University
By Vince Robinson COLUMBUS, Ohio — August Wilson’s Seven Guitars recently concluded its run at Ohio State University’s Department of Theatre, Film, and Media Arts, masterfully directed by Terrence Spivey. This production brought to life Wilson’s profound insights on Black life in America, blending themes of love, struggle, triumph, and tragedy. Seven Guitars, part of… Read more: Seven Guitars Strikes a Chord at Ohio State University - National Rhythm & Blues Hall of Fame Inducts 2024 Class in Cleveland
CLEVELAND (TCO) — The 13th annual National Rhythm & Blues Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony took place on Sunday, October 6, 2024, at the Marriott Cleveland East in Warrensville Heights. The event honored 10 icons of the R&B genre and six additional artists who received Icon Awards in recognition of their contributions to Cleveland’s historic… Read more: National Rhythm & Blues Hall of Fame Inducts 2024 Class in Cleveland - Pittsburgh International Jazz Festival Brings It Back To The Streets
After camping out at a soccer stadium last year, the Pittsburgh International Jazz Festival returned to Liberty Avenue and the August Wilson African American Cultural Center to deliver an impressive array of music and related events over four days in September. Clevelanders played a prominent role in the festival on stage and behind the scenes.… Read more: Pittsburgh International Jazz Festival Brings It Back To The Streets - Karamu House Celebrates $5.2 Million Rejuvenation
By Vince Robinson Karamu House, the nation’s oldest producing Black theater, welcomed the community to its Homecoming Benefit and Community Day celebrations on July 13 and July 14 at its historic campus at 2355 East 89th Street. Karamu House President and CEO Tony Sias said the events were a thank you to supporters and the… Read more: Karamu House Celebrates $5.2 Million Rejuvenation - Tri-C JazzFest ’24 Sizzles Through a Heatwave
By Vince Robinson The 45th Annual Tri-C JazzFest Cleveland at Playhouse Square got off to a spirited start under the leadership of the college’s new president, Dr. Michael Baston on June 20. Baston’s rousing introductions for the three-day event brought the audience to life as he honored five Cleveland Music Legends Award recipients before introducing… Read more: Tri-C JazzFest ’24 Sizzles Through a Heatwave