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The pioneering conductor laid out his plans for the orchestra's next year as he remarked that classical music "can transcend any boundary."

The 15-track project, "Champain," finds Teck and Peezy in constant conversation with each other’s musical approach and using the style of their respective hometowns.

If you’re looking for more than basketball, here are some of the most musically inclined CIAA-associated events taking place through Sunday in the Baltimore area.

As big stars like Taylor Swift and Beyoncé go on tour, many independent artists have trouble doing the same because of skyrocketing costs.

Today, the Keystone Korner marquee resides in Baltimore, nearly 3,000 miles away from its original location and bringing in some of the country's top jazz acts.

Gaithersburg singer Kelela makes a long-awaited comeback and Baltimore's Yg Teck releases a collaborative project with standout Detroit rapper Peezy.

Abdu Ali goes in depth about their new USA Fellowship, the struggles of being a consistent artist and how arts institutions in Baltimore can do better.

A highlight is a Friday night tribute performance to late horn player Roy Hargrove that will mix players from RH Factor — which combined jazz, funk, soul, and hip-hop — and the more straight-ahead Roy Hargrove Quintet.

As we move on from Rihanna’s halftime show performance, we’re left with one question: Who is next to take stage?

The band is also set to play the official grand opening of CFG Bank Arena on April 7.

Baltimore rapper Tate Kobang talks about writing Beyoncé’s “Virgo's Groove” and what it means to be part of a Grammy-winning album.

Choreographer TSU Terry explains how to pull off three classic dances tied to Baltimore: the Spongebob, crazy legs, and the Cherry Hill.

From Feb. 10-14, Snail Mail will put on a music festival called “Valentine Fest” at the Ottobar.

In another move to turn into “a hall for all,” the Baltimore Symphony Orchestra will also have programs such as ”The Jazz Age — Harlem Renaissance” and ”Calypso Fusion” in February.

The global pop star’s win for Best Dance/Electronic Album gave Baltimore rapper Tate Kobang claim to the award as well.

Baltimore hardcore band Turnstile is up for three Grammys on Sunday. Also, the late Baltimore rapper Smash’s breakout hit “A Bit Too Much For Me” turns 15.

To help you keep track and update your playlists, The Baltimore Banner presents a monthly roundup of the best and most noteworthy new indie rock, punk, folk, and experimental music from the area.

Get your playlists ready: here’s the best the first month of 2023 had to offer in rap and R&B.

“It is constitutional, it is available, and it is the right thing to do," Apple wrote in a letter of support.

Che Figueroa, founder and co-owner of Flatspot Records, talks about the origins of the Disturbin’ The Peace festival ahead of the sold-out show Saturday at Baltimore Soundstage.