Kenya Vaughn

When The Muny audiences settle into their seats for each production of the season, they are greeted by a beloved familiar voice. “Good evening, ladies and gentlemen, and welcome to this evening’s production of…” is spoken by a savory baritone. His voice melts in one’s ears in the same way that hot chocolate warms the […]

It’s par for the course for a music star to sing the praises of the next city on their tour. But the adoration that Grammy winner and R&B/soul staple Maxwell has for St. Louis is real – and deep. As he talked about bringing his Serenade Tour with Jazmine Sullivan and October London to Enterprise […]

Maxwell guaranteed that there would be “some good singing” when the Serenade Tour made its St. Louis stop Sunday night at Enterprise Center. He and featured artists October London and Jazmine Sullivan undoubtedly delivered on that promise. Not even the sound hiccups faced by London and Sullivan could impede on the display of their talent. […]

‘Pink in these Streets’ kept it real about the disease’s impact on Black women

Even though the story is rooted in comic book culture, a Bible verse came to mind when hearing Metro Theater Company Artistic Director Jacqueline Thompson talk about their upcoming production of “An Unlikely Hero.” Proverbs 18:21 states “Death and life are in the power of the tongue: and they that love it shall eat the fruit […]

With his “Past Present Future” tour, Usher revealed a confession that wasn’t connected to his classic 2004 album of a similar name. According to the storyline of the show, Usher is a cyborg sent from the future to become an R&B phenomenon. He relentlessly powered through the first concert of his two-night run at Enterprise […]

With his cinematic debut, visual-artist-turned-filmmaker Titus Kaphar asks an emotionally charged and highly debated question that permeates within segments of the Black community. “Can generational curses be broken in spite of unhealed trauma?” Through “Exhibiting Forgiveness,” Kaphar answers with an emphatic yes, but pivots to the price that must be paid. The critically acclaimed film […]

Julien Sinzogan, Beninese, born 1957; “Return of the Spirits”, 2008; colored inks on paper, image: 27 9/16 x 39 3/8 inches; The Newark Museum, New Jersey; © Julien Sinzogan. Credit: Courtesy of the Artist and October Gallery, Londott

Fifty years ago, Quincy Jones received a gift from jazz giant Duke Ellington that predicted the future.

Lifetime Achievement honoree Lynn Whitfield shows off her outfit at The 20th Urban League Salute to Women in Leadership at The Marriott St. Louis Grand Hotel on 11/9/24. Photo By Taylor Marrie | St. Louis American