Arts & Music
A jazz opera about the 1940s labor union struggles at RJR Tobacco Company comes home to Winston-Salem
R.J. Reynolds Tobacco Company marks its 150th anniversary this year. Known for brands like Camel, its lesser-known history involves 1940s labor strikes led by Black women workers. A new jazz opera, "Love Songs from the Liberation Wars," highlights this story, with a special performance Saturday at the North Carolina Museum of Art — Winston-Salem.
Indian classical musician and educator honored with NC Heritage Award
Winston-Salem resident Gaurang Doshi has been spreading his love of Indian classical music throughout the region for decades with performances, concerts, teaching at UNC Greensboro, and private lessons. This year, he's being recognized for his dedication and excellence with a North Carolina Heritage Award.
Singer-songwriter Finn Phoenix on his evolution as an artist, and playing music with friends
Finn Phoenix and The Firebirds is one of three youth bands playing WFDD’s Spring Fling event this weekend. Finn has been performing for about six years, but for this show, he’ll be joined by a few new friends.
Family band The Biscuit Eaters on spreading joy, and Surry County's traditional music community
The Biscuit Eaters is one of three bands playing WFDD’s Spring Fling event this weekend. They’re a bluegrass family band from Surry County made up of five kids between six and 15 years old, and their parents, Meredith and Jason Wilkerson.
UNCSA's ArtistCorps celebrates 10 years of service
The University of North Carolina School of the Arts is celebrating the 10th year of its community outreach program, ArtistCorps.
Indie rock band Detective Blind on growing up, and writing songs with your sisters
Detective Blind is one of three youth bands playing WFDD’s Spring Fling event this weekend. They’re an Asheville-based indie rock group with catchy riffs, distinctive harmonies and a bond that goes beyond being bandmates — they’re sisters.
Mama & The Ruckus singer excited for MerleFest debut
Melissa McKinney has always wanted to be on stage at MerleFest, and this year she’s getting her chance. Her five-piece band, Mama & The Ruckus, will be one of eight acts competing in the festival’s annual band contest.
Winston-Salem Symphony releases 2025-2026 schedule featuring Ben Folds
The Winston-Salem Symphony has released the schedule for its 2025-2026 season.
Eastern Music Festival dispute heads to National Labor Relations Board
The complaint filed with the labor board argues that the festival must maintain the status quo as negotiations between the two sides continue. That would include going on with this year’s festival as planned.