Rhythm and blues (R&B) music captured the spirit of post-World War II America, and in subsequent decades, it spread like wildfire across the country
Fred Wesley and The New JBs perform every day from July 7 through July 11, with a special evening concert on the Motor City Stage on July 7, 6 to 7:30 p.m.
Fred Wesley and The New JBs perform every day from July 7 through July 11, with a special evening concert on the Motor City Stage on July 7, 6 to 7:30 p.m.
Legendary trombone player Fred Wesley talks about his work with James Brown. Fred Wesley and The New JBs perform every day from July 7 through July 11, with a special evening concert on the Motor City Stage on July 7, 6 to 7:30 p.m.
Legendary trombone player Fred Wesley talks about his beginnings as a musician. Fred Wesley and The New JBs perform every day from July 7 through July 11, with a special evening concert on the Motor City
Fred Wesley and The New JBs perform every day from July 7 through July 11, with a special evening concert on the Motor City Stage on July 7, 6 to 7:30 p.m.
Did you know that before The Jones Girls were busting out soulful ballads and disco dance hits they sang backup for Diana Ross?
Food consumption and preparation is universal to the human experience, and foodways provide an excellent window into many cultures
Located adjacent to the Freer Gallery of Art, this year’s Marketplace features crafts, jewelry, textiles, and recordings related to the Colombia, Rhythm and Blues, and Peace Corps programs.
Come celebrate R&B music with Martha Reeves and a special performance of some of her most memorable hits at the Smithsonian Folklife Festival on July 1!