DePrince, born in Sierra Leone, lost both her parents during the country’s civil war. She became the youngest principal dancer at the Dance Theatre of Harlem and later joined the Boston Ballet.


Pioneering ballerina Michaela DePrince dies at 29

Singer, actor and human rights activist Harry Belafonte died Tuesday at age 96 of congestive heart failure. He broke racial barriers and balanced his activism with his artistry in ways that made people around the world listen. Belafonte, who was an EGOT holder for his Emmy, Grammy, Oscar and Tony awards, died at his home in New York, his publicist announced.


Harry Belafonte, singer, actor and activist, has died at age 96

The songwriter and singer, who cemented his prominence with hits like "Say A Little Prayer" and "Walk on By," died Wednesday of natural causes. 


Visionary pop composer Burt Bacharach has died at 94 

The company, based in The Hague, is like a secret weapon, says the Ukrainian Ambassador.


60 dancers who fled the war now take the stage — as The United Ukrainian Ballet

The United Ukrainian Ballet Company is made up of dancers taking refuge in the Netherlands. The company travels to Washington, D.C., to perform Giselle, choreographed by Alexei Ratmansky.


Ballet dancers from across Ukraine bring 'Giselle' to the Kennedy Center

The new children's book 'The Green Piano: How Little Me Found Music' recounts the story of singer Roberta Flack's father finding her a beat-up, old, upright in a junkyard — a treasure that led to a life in music.


Roberta Flack's first piano came from a junkyard – five Grammys would follow

Vogt died "surrounded by his family after a battle with cancer," according to a statement from his representatives. 


Renowned classical pianist and conductor Lars Vogt has died at 51

A family of Afghan musicians in the U.S. wants to raise awareness about their plight.


Thousands of Afghan artists are still trying to flee the Taliban

California musician Skylar Tang, 16, is the winner of a Jazz at Lincoln Center contest. She'll accept the award in New York this weekend.


Who says big band jazz is for old people? Not this teenage composer.

Berklee College of Music is celebrating CODA's wins for best picture, best adapted screenplay and best supporting actor. Students and alumni worked on the film, along with other award-winning films.


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