The Kansas City art world mourns the 2023 passing of notable actors and visual artists, a charismatic singer and nationally prominent playwright among others.
Trumpeter Hermon Mehari’s new ‘Asmara’ album looks to his Eritrean roots
Hermon Mehari was born in Dallas and grew up mostly in Jefferson City, but the jazz trumpeter’s latest album takes inspiration from far beyond America.
A Topeka native, Dina Bennett became director of collections and curatorial affairs at the American Jazz Museum in 2018, bringing a distinguished record to the post.
Diallo Javonne French’s black and white short film “May This Be Love” opens with a delicately muted view of the 18th and Vine Street sign and delicate strains of piano jazz.
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