The vocal group, based at the East Bay Center for the Performing Arts, has released a recording capturing its celebratory version of the 2022 single “Magic” by Compton-raised rapper Vince Staples.
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‘Art of the African Diaspora’ at Richmond Art Center overflows with warmth and culture
The longest running show of its kind features everything from crafts and jewelry to paintings in every medium.
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Obituary: Mayne Smith, Richmond bluegrass musician, helped uplift Freight & Salvage
Mayne Smith was part of a quartet that formed the Bay Area’s first bluegrass band, the Redwood Canyon Ramblers. He died Nov. 12 at age 86.
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Richmond’s treasure trove of quilt art was saved by unlikely flea market friendship
Works crafted by members of Richmond’s World War II era quilting community are on view at a Berkeley museum through November.
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Richmond Open Studios to showcase 90 local artists
The volunteer-led organization Visual Artists of Richmond launched the annual event three years ago with just seven artists. This year’s program takes place Sept. 6-7.
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Iconic choreographer helps Richmond teens tell their stories through dance
East Bay Center for the Performing Arts has tapped Robert Moses to create a performance that “challenges the narratives imposed on Richmond youth.”
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Contra Costa Chorale, with a new director in place, blooms again in its 59th year
The choir of about 90 voices, with Richmond well-represented, hosts its spring concerts this weekend in Kensington and Walnut Creek.
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This Richmond barber shop turns into a jazz club after hours
Park Place Barbers owner Sam Charles serves gumbo while veteran sax player Noel Jewkes and his accompanists perform monthly.
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Bay Area musicians to host benefit concert for Richmond drummer who broke his hands
Concert will help Valentino Pellizzer-Salgado, who broke multiple bones in a fall and might no longer be able to play.
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Little Hill Lounge, neighborhood watering hole, showcases lesser known musicians
The owners, who ran the now-defunct Kon-Tiki in Oakland, kept the El Cerrito venue’s vintage charm while building a reputation in East Bay underground music scene.
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Remembering Red Hot Skillet Lickers drummer, teacher Sly Randolph
Sly Randolph, longtime drummer for bands that played many San Francisco hot spots, died Dec. 2. He was 79.
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Pixar alum in Richmond fundraises for short film about young male anger
Ryzo Studios is producing an animated short film, “Release the Beast,” about a boy experiencing bullying at school.
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On stage: Leili and Majnun are the Persian Romeo and Juliet
New production at Richmond’s Central Stage brings the ancient story to new audiences and gives Leili an equal voice.
