The Queen of the Blues Is Back on the Road, and Heading to D.C. – Shemekia Copeland Headlines Columbia Blues Festival
Shemekia Copeland took a necessary break to give birth to and begin raising her son. However, she had no way of knowing the furlough would be exacerbated by the pandemic. Copeland is now ready to be back in front of audiences, including at the Columbia Pike Blues Festival in West Arlington on June 18. In honor of Black Music Month, join contributing writer Eric Althoff as he sits down with Copeland to discuss the show, preview her upcoming album, and delve into topics of motherhood, America’s violence problem, and more.
Joseph Michael Jones: ‘Just Because Someone Isn’t Seeing You As Something Doesn’t Mean You’re Not That’
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.
Ned Moss Lives “In Dreams” In New Single
Recent Articles By Margaret Adams London-native Ned Moss is back with his third single of the year, “In Dreams”; the singer-songwriter was inspired by the classic 80’s sound and early 2000’s lyrics in this new release. Moss has quite a history pursuing his passion of being a singer-songwriter, as he studied at the Purcell School […]
Darlin’ Brando Wants to Stay Put in “Don’t Make Me Move (Again)”
Recent Articles By Charlie Maybee Los Angeles based folk rock musician, Darlin’ Brando, gets reflective with his new single “Don’t Make Me Move (Again). Chronicling the saga of a person who followed their lover from place to place, there is a deep loneliness and yearning to settle down in one place for a while, but […]
