Authors & Artists Magazine

09/10/2026

TheARTI$t is making every night on the road count as she steps into her next chapter in R&B. 🎶

Touring alongside Kehlani and Durand Bernarr has given the New Jersey singer a front-row education in everything from choreography and vocal arrangements to stage presence. She’s taking those lessons, making them her own, and challenging herself to leave the tour a stronger performer than when she arrived.

Watch more of EBONY’s Backstage Pass with TheARTI$t in the comments as she shares what life on the road is teaching her about the artist she’s becoming.

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09/10/2026

09/10/2026

CLOSING SOON: “The Sound of Gordon Parks” is an immersive exhibition that explores the lesser-known sonic dimension of Gordon Parks’s artistic legacy. While Parks (1912–2006) is widely celebrated as a photographer, filmmaker, and writer, he was also a composer whose musical output has remained largely underexplored. Developed in partnership with The Gordon Parks Foundation and Mario Sprouse—Parks’s longtime musical assistant and archivist of more than twenty years—the exhibition invites visitors into the rich soundscape of the artist’s creative universe through music, video, and rarely seen archival materials.

The exhibition highlights the depth and range of Parks’s musical contributions, from orchestral works, such as “Concerto for Piano and Orchestra” (1952), to film scores, including for his directorial debut, “The Learning Tree” (1969). Providing access to rare demo recordings and previously unheard compositions, “The Sound of Gordon Parks” uncovers the auditory textures that shaped his practice and offers a fuller appreciation of this multidisciplinary creator.

“The Sound of Gordon Parks” is curated by Justen LeRoy, independent curator and Director of Curatorial Affairs and Programs, Art + Practice.

09/10/2026

Happy 58th birthday to the legendary Big Daddy Kane! 🎤👑 Celebrating an icon whose lyricism, style, and influence helped shape hip-hop forever.

09/10/2026

07/03/2026

There’s something timeless about the music of Norah Jones.

With her warm, soulful voice and effortless blend of jazz, pop, folk, and country influences, Norah has captivated audiences around the world for more than two decades. Since the release of her Grammy-winning debut album, Come Away With Me, she has continued to create music that feels both intimate and unforgettable.

Whether she’s performing classics like “Don’t Know Why,” collaborating with other artists, or exploring new musical directions, Norah Jones reminds us that great music doesn’t have to be loud to leave a lasting impression—it simply has to be authentic.

What’s your favorite Norah Jones song or album? 🎶

05/15/2026

05/15/2026

Introducing The Black Imagination Abroad — a new artist salon series presented as part of the ongoing public programming for the exhibition Paris in Black: Internationalism and the Black Renaissance at The DuSable Black History Museum and Education Center.

Hosted by Danny Dunson, Director of Curatorial Affairs and Arts Education, the series invites contemporary artists into conversation around Black internationalism, artistic practice, image-making, cultural exchange, and the evolving creative landscapes of the African diaspora.

We are proud to launch the inaugural salon with Chicago artist and creative director Austyn Wyche , whose recent photographic work created in Paris offers a compelling contemporary meditation on Black presence abroad.

The evening will feature:
▪️ Artist presentation
▪️ Moderated conversation
▪️ Audience Q&A
▪️ Reception & networking

Friday, June 5, 2026
7:00–10:00 PM
Doors open at 6:30 PM

The DuSable Black History Museum and Education Center
740 E. 56th Place
Chicago, IL

RSVP now via the link in bio.

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05/15/2026

Jennifer Lopez and her son Max promoting her new movie “Office Romance”.

05/15/2026

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