Music
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“I See You” by the xx (review): Brighter, bolder, and far more energetic
For their third album, the famously introverted band embraces a more daring sound
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Aaron Tveit debuts at Wolf Trap
Tveit will pull from his stage and film repertoire for his pop cabaret at Wolf Trap
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Brian Eno “Reflection” (review): Offers exactly what its title promises
Brian Eno continues to push the boundaries of ambient music
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Nine Inch Nails “Not the Actual Events” (review): Offers little that we haven’t heard before
Not the Actual Events is a solid enough record, but it gives us very few reasons to be excited for what happens next
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Chris Carmack hopes being a gay country star on “Nashville” will help others come out
Carmack performs at The Hamilton on Sunday, Jan. 15
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The Best Albums of 2016
The year was marked by impressive debuts, long-awaited follow-ups, and a parting gift from a musical icon
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Ramsey Lewis & John Pizzarelli at Strathmore
Blues Alley co-presents a concert at Strathmore called "A Nat King Cole Holiday"
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Handel’s Messiah at Strathmore
Two of the area's great orchestras take on Handel's monumental Messiah
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DC’s Different Drummers perform holiday tunes this weekend
Capitol Pride Symphonic Band and other small ensembles perform
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The Hamilton Mixtape (review): A massive, eclectic tribute
The Hamilton Mixtape offers a fresh take on the iconic musical
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Dragonette’s Royal Blues (review): Unmemorable, but incredibly enjoyable
Dragonette breaks their silence with catchy synthpop
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Beyonce leads Grammy pack with 9 nominations
It’s the year of Queen Bey, as far as the Grammy Awards are concerned. Beyoncé walked away with nine nominations on Tuesday, including Album of...
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Chaise Lounge at Blues Alley on Wednesday
Popular band to perform a "Swinging Holiday" theme.
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Emmylou Harris appears at The Hamilton on Sunday
The Country Music Hall of Fame inductee comes to town for a concert billed as “An Intimate Performance Benefiting Bonaparte’s Retreat,” the dog rescue organization...
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Diana Ross performs with the NSO Pops
One week after being awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom, the Supreme diva takes to the Kennedy Center Concert Hall. The National Symphony, led by...
