Music
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Vocal Arts DC’s latest commission tackles the work of Henry David Thoreau
Composer Gregory Spears ambles into Thoreau territory with his latest song-cycle commission
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Divine Diva: The Gays Who Shaped Aretha’s Gospel Soul
Aretha Franklin's gospel roots were partly shaped by the gays and lesbians in her life
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Madonna at 60: Her Ten Essential Tracks
In honor of the Queen of Pop's 60th birthday, we round up ten of the best songs from her long, iconic career
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Playlist: Happy Birthday, Madonna!
DJ Ed Bailey picks his essential Madonna playlist for the pop icon's 60th birthday
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Homosuperior’s Josh Vogelsong on performing in punk drag
The band, which performs this Saturday, is "everywhere on the spectrum of queer"
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Tom Goss returns to D.C. for a one-night only concert
L.A. musician Tom Goss returns to D.C. for a one-night concert celebrating his life's journey as a gay man
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Concert Review: Beyonce and Jay-Z’s On the Run II Tour
Jay-Z and BeyoncĂ©âs On the Run II packs a potent one-two punch, but doesnât deliver the knockout.
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David Byrne’s American Utopia Tour is 2018’s most thrilling concert experience
As American Utopia heads to Merriweather, Annie-B Parson and Chris Giarmo reflect on the once-in-a-lifetime concert
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Shelby Lynne on Trump: “As an American, red-blooded, flag-waving, bonafide Dixie dyke, I’m appalled”
Grammy-winner Shelby Lynne has a lot to say on many topics. Just don't inquire too much about her personal life.
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WATCH: Cher announces album of Abba covers following role in ‘Mamma Mia!’ sequel
Cher gave no further details on when the album would be released
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Music Review: “Palo Santo” by Years & Years
On his band's sophomore album, Olly Alexander reckons with the sacredness of his own sexuality
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Years & Years release “Palo Santo” short film with Ben Whishaw and Judi Dench
Olly Alexander stars in a film that celebrates the launch of Years & Years' second album
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Music Review: Christina Aguilera’s “Liberation”
Christina Aguilera's eighth album brings artistic clarity and powerful themes in an underwhelming package
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Punk Latitudes brings local punk musicians to Dock 5
Sasha Lord is helping to celebrate D.C.'s connection to punk with a showcase in this year's By The People festival
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Audra McDonald performs with the NSO Pops on June 19
We asked the Broadway icon about Good Fight, Beauty and the Beast, and her thoughts on the state of America
