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Joseph Michael Jones: ‘Just Because Someone Isn’t Seeing You As Something Doesn’t Mean You’re Not That’

Joseph Michael Jones

Multifaceted creative and DMV native Joseph Michael Jones is one of a kind. Blending the roles of visual artist, author, playwright, actor, musician, and industry professional, he demonstrates the freedom that comes from creating a life on your own terms. Learn more about Joseph Michael Jones’ journey with contributing writer Cynthia Gross, including his favorite DC9 Nightclub memory, how he navigates his identity as a queer Black man, and the most important lesson he has learned during his growth process.

Rising Bronx-Based Rapper $avannah Hannah: ‘I Have No Urge to Be Anything Other than Myself’

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A proud product of “the hood,” Bronx-based artist $avannah Hannah is one of the hottest rising talents in the area rap scene, captivating the attention of a growing list of industry heavyweights, including Cardi B and Nicki Minaj. Learn more about $avannah Hannah’s exciting journey with contributing writer Cynthia Gross, including the heartbreaking circumstances that led to her starts as a full-time musician; the most important thing she learned as a featured artist on Netflix’s Rhythm + Flow; and her special message in honor of LGBTQ Pride Month.

On the Corner of the Mundane and the Magical: The Baltimore Inspired Jazz of Kris Funn

Kris Funn

Baltimore is a city that can produce a variety of responses when brought up in conversation depending on who you are talking to. Outsiders will likely bring up the hit television show The Wire and subsequently get on a tangent about the city’s crime rates. But for insiders like Kris Funn, a jazz musician, composer, and teacher (as well as a Baltimore native), the city’s cultural offerings are rich and full of life. Learn more about Funn’s exciting journey with contributing writer Charlie Maybee.

Trapdollazmanny Is Here ‘F.Y.E’

Trapdollazmanny "F.Y.E."

More to Watch By Jaci Jedrych 23-year old Trapdollazmanny’s latest project is his most recent bedroom-grown masterpiece. Growing up in Prince George’s County, Maryland, his sound is distinct of the culture and energy of one of the richest African-American communities in the United States. “I got involved with music through my grandfather who was in […]

Get Down in the Effortlessly Cool Flow of LowDown Nights

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Recent Articles By Charlie Maybee LowDown Brass Band is back to show off their eclectic mix of jazz, reggae, dancehall, and hip-hop influences on their new album LowDown Nights. With elements of soul and R&B flowing through the various grooves, this is the kind of album that is endlessly cool, fun, and danceable. Within the […]

Experience the Thrill Ride of Yung Kayo’s New Music Video for ‘YEET’

Yung Kayo "YEET"

More to Watch By Charlie Maybee Yung Kayo is back with a bombastic new music video for the single “YEET,” which feels like a rollercoaster hurtling through space at alarming speeds. Coming hot off the trails of his debut album DFTK, it’s sure to pull viewers right out of their seats. The first few moments […]

Debórah Bond: Creator, Educator, Inspiration

Debórah Bond

Debórah Bond’s origins are anything but typical. Bond was introduced to the performance arena by competing in public speaking and debate competitions. After not just competing, but often winning, she decided to use her voice to tell a story through music, and the rest is history. Learn more about Debórah Bond’s story with contributing writer Jaci Jedrych, including why Bond, a New Haven native, considers D.C. her true home, what gives her staying power in the industry, her advice to aspiring musicians, and the role outside of music performance that informs and inspires her art.

LaVance Colley: ‘Continue to Grow and Evolve No Matter How Much People Try to Make You Feel Like You Don’t Matter’

LaVance Colley

Los Angeles-based artist LaVance Colley is gifted with a voice that has the power to immediately stop listeners in their tracks. His sound is best described as “the fervor of a gospel vocalist with the versatility of jazz and the heart of rhythm and blues.” Learn more with contributing writer Cynthia Gross, including Colley’s favorite celebrity moment, advice for aspiring musicians, and the special message he would like to share in honor of Black History Month.

The Jazz Man Testifies: Samuel Prather Knows Many Styles, but Jazz—and D.C.—Are Always in His Heart

Samuel Prather

Samuel Prather’s musical influences have been many, but none was as formative as the minister of music at his childhood church. Raised in the church and later schooled in jazz, Prather brings a fusion of influences to his critically acclaimed sound. In honor of Black History Month, join contributing writer Eric Althoff as he connects with Samuel Prather to discuss his roots, why he believes D.C.’s jazz scene is underrated, and Prather’s residency at new venue Twelve After Twelve.

LaVance Colley Is ‘On Top of the World’

LaVance Colley "On Top Of The World"

Recent Articles By Jaci Jedrych https://youtu.be/xAd3uE3kBCU This reading of Alchemical Records content provides a multimedia experience for our audience while increasing the accessibility of our content to persons with hearing loss, low vision, dyslexia, physical or motor disabilities, or are on the autism spectrum. Like, comment, subscribe, and please let us know how to improve […]