Jacksonville celebrates 125th anniversary of 'Black National Anthem' and native sons
On this day 125 years ago the Black National Anthem was first performed, written by James Weldon Johnson and with music ...
Jon Batiste on His Super Bowl Performance and How Music Can Transcend America’s Divide
Jon Batiste talks about performing "The Star-Spangled Banner" at the Super Bowl in New Orleans, his future with the Kennedy Center, and more ...
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Why ‘Lift Every Voice and Sing’ sparks debate — and what its author, who lived in Great Barrington, really intended
The performance of "Lift Every Voice and Sing" by Ledisi and a chorus of New Orleans students stirred audiences. It also ...
Jon Batiste Brought a Modern Spin to the National Anthem at Super Bowl 2025
Jon Batiste opened Super Bowl LIX in New Orleans with a rendition of 'The Star-Spangled Banner' kicking off a rematch between ...
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Jon Batiste Performs National Anthem, Releases New Special ‘We Are’ Edition
Jon Batiste performed the National Anthem at the Super Bowl, and released new projects: ‘My United States’ and a special ...
Did you hear the 'Black national anthem' during the Super Bowl? It's celebrating 125 years
Before 'The Star Spangled Banner' was the national anthem, 'Lift Every Voice and Sing' was the Black national anthem. This ...
West Texas Ranch Rodeo expands with new events and a growing legacy
With these additions, the rodeo is evolving into a full-fledged Cowboy Festival, celebrating Western tradition, talent, and ...
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The anthem singer who mashed two home runs
Lamar Johnson performed the national anthem prior to Game 1 of a doubleheader between his White Sox and the Athletics on June ...
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Who sang 'Lift Every Voice and Sing' at Super Bowl 2025?
WASHINGTON — Grammy-winning musician Ledisi performed "Lift Every Voice and Sing" at the 2025 Super Bowl, delivering a ...
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Super Bowl 59 updates: Eagles face Chiefs in a star-studded rematch
The latest updates on Super Bowl 59 as the Philadelphia Eagles hope to settle the score against the Kansas City Chiefs.
11 unique performances of the national anthem
The seven-time Grammy winner, who wrote music for the Pixar film "Soul" and was the former bandleader for "The Late Show with Stephen Colbert," said he will be thinking of his late grandfather during ...
Quebec City Officials Are Begging People Not To Boo American Kids In Town For Hockey Tournament
The International Pee-Wee Hockey Tournament is set to take place in Quebec City beginning on February 12th and run for 11 days and prior to the ...