Bartees Strange warns us against creating musical silos and describes how DC’s rich legacy of Black musicianship shaped his goals and his worldview.

Wes Felton reminisces about his father, jazz legend Hilton Felton, and lets us in on how to freestyle like a pro.

The composer and instrumentalist shares her thoughts on music and the development of her craft.

Singer-songwriter, Jenna Camille, discusses how her creative motivations have evolved over the past year.

The author’s new book, Fierce Poise, chronicles the artist coming into her own in the 1950s

DC soulpunk band, Lightmare, discusses writing and recording an album during a pandemic with Hometown Sounds.

DC Instrumental Duo, Domingues and Kane, discusses soothing sounds and “magick” with Paul Vodra and Anthony Porecco of Hometown Sounds

DC dream pop band, Lavender, discusses writing songs and building friendships with DC's own Hometown Sounds

Electronic musician, Terracotta Blue talks inspiration and collaboration with Paul Vodra and Anthony Porecco of Hometown Sounds.

Sasha Snoad shares thoughts on making music and creative life in DC in a conversation hosted by Paul Vodra of Hometown Sounds.

Learn more about Des Demonas in advance of their appearance at Luce Unplugged on February 13, 2020.

The Luce Foundation Center's interview with the recently reunited indie-rock band, Washington Social Club, in advance of their Luce Unplugged performance on December 5, 2019.

A closer look at Black and Latinx art spaces and activism in L.A.

On Thursday, April 26th, the Luce Foundation Center hosts another installment of Luce Unplugged from 6-8 p.m. Thursday shows, presented with D.C. Music Download, are a tribute to a Luce Center artwork selected by the performer. This installment of Luce Unplugged features DC rock duo, Bat Fangs, whose music recalls the rock icons of the 80s with their catchy lyrics and raucous guitar riffs. 

Anne Showalter, Digital Interpretation Specialist at SAAM, sat down with Sarah Newman, the James Dicke Curator of Contemporary Art at SAAM, to talk about the recently opened exhibition Do Ho Suh: Almost Home.

The Luce Foundation Center interviews the band Governess in advance of their performance on March 23, 2018.