In this issue, with Black History Month in mind, The Georgetowner proudly calls its readers’ attention to a Georgetown ...

Discover the rising stars of jazz, Sequoia REDWOOD Snyder and her talented quartet, performing original compositions at the ...

Jayna Elise shines as Tina Turner in the National Theatre production, bringing her D.C. roots and Duke Ellington School of ...

(ThyBlackMan.com) Duke Ellington, a giant in jazz history, was more than just a composer and bandleader—he was a cultural ...

Sure enough, some slapdash elements came through in “Ellingtonia,” the Philharmonic’s two-hour-long Duke tribute ... staple over the years.) Some Ellington originals ran raggeder than ...

Legacy admissions at elite universities like Duke provide a substantial advantage to applicants with familial ties, with ...

The awards honor community members whose “work, research and service” reflect the social activism and leadership of Samuel ...

The economy was booming, dance clubs flourished and modern technology made anything seem possible during the time known as ...

The Blue Devils are 7-0 on the road this season for the first time since the 2018-19 season. Duke had 12 steals and scored a season-high 23 points off 14 Syracuse turnovers. Duke basketball ...

Lacy got his start as a sideman in the early fifties playing in Manhattan's Dixieland revival scene. He also worked with some Duke Ellington players including cornetist Rex Stewart who christened him ...

Miami City Ballet sets the stage for an electrifying celebration as it unveils its spectacular 40th Anniversary Season. This ...