Patriotic songs for America’s 250th, from ‘Firework’ to ‘Free Bird’
From soul standards to hip-hop anthems, they celebrate America at its best and brightest.
Music and Concerts
When, unlike our upcoming 250th anniversary, a bicentennial mattered to orchestras
LOS ANGELES — A century and a half ago, Richard Wagner was running out of...
Ladew Gardens hosts America 250 celebration concert on Sunday
The concert, which runs from 6 to 8 p.m., will feature the Trinidad & Tobago...
What is the 2026 song of the summer? AP offers some predictions
By MARIA SHERMAN NEW YORK (AP) — What is 2026’s song of the summer? There’s...
Usher says tour with Chris Brown is about more than 2 stars. He makes the case for R&B in stadiums
By JONATHAN LANDRUM Jr. LOS ANGELES (AP) — As Usher prepares to launch a stadium...
Music Review: Myles Smith makes anthemic, personal pop on his debut, ‘My Mess, My Heart, My Life’
By ELISE RYAN “Stargazing,” the 2024 hit by British folk-pop artist Myles Smith, is anthemic...
AFRAM scene: A little bit of everything as festival turns 50
At the 50th annual AFRAM festival on Saturday in Druid Hill Park, there were boomboxes,...
FOX45: Stolen $15K guitar returned to Music Land in Bel Air
The 1947 Martin D-28 acoustic guitar was stolen from the Music Land located at 200 Gateway Drive...
Harmony Woods Music and Arts Fest back in Bel Air
Harmony Woods Fest returns June 19-20 with live music, craft beverages, food trucks and family...
AFRAM to celebrate 50 years in Baltimore with live music, local food
On Juneteenth weekend, Baltimore's AFRAM Festival is preparing to return to the city for its...
Baltimore’s beloved 8×10 club gets new lease on life — literally
The owners of Baltimore’s 8 x 10 music club announced Monday that they found new...
Column: If you have a jukebox in your head, you should listen to Michael Miles and Jill Kaeding
Their new album, “Great American Jukebox,” has 11 songs and echoes of the Great American...
Review: Olivia Rodrigo has looked at love from both sides now
What to do after writing some of this century's most devastating songs about the torment...