/tags/nc-artists NC Artists en-US Copyright Thu, 19 Oct 2023 11:33:32 GMT /race-demographics/2023-10-19/asian-american-artists-north-carolina-unc-aapi-growing-space As the Asian American population grows in the South – along with national awareness of anti-Asian violence – the works of Asian American artists have become more visible in art galleries and public spaces in North Carolina. What they have in common is how they express pride in the artists’ identity and experiences as Asian Americans. Thu, 19 Oct 2023 11:33:32 GMT /race-demographics/2023-10-19/asian-american-artists-north-carolina-unc-aapi-growing-space Eli Chen /wunc-youth-reporting-institute/2023-07-11/summer-in-tha-carolinas-brings-music-yoga-nc-state "Summer In Tha Carolinas" returned to N.C. State this year. Youth reporters Manzili Kokayi and Olivia Haynie caught some of the action as they interviewed guests and performers. Tue, 11 Jul 2023 11:00:00 GMT /wunc-youth-reporting-institute/2023-07-11/summer-in-tha-carolinas-brings-music-yoga-nc-state Christopher Williams /arts-culture/2022-11-14/roberta-flack-has-als-now-impossible-to-sing-rep-says A representative announced Monday that the North Carolina-born musician has ALS, commonly known as Lou Gehrig's disease, and can no longer sing. Mon, 14 Nov 2022 20:39:27 GMT /arts-culture/2022-11-14/roberta-flack-has-als-now-impossible-to-sing-rep-says Associated Press /arts-culture/2022-10-21/hillsboroughs-yep-roc-records-celebrates-25-years The record label is throwing a bash on Saturday, Oct. 22, in Carrboro to mark the milestone. Fri, 21 Oct 2022 19:33:44 GMT /arts-culture/2022-10-21/hillsboroughs-yep-roc-records-celebrates-25-years Eric Hodge /arts-culture/2022-10-14/sylvan-essos-amelia-meath-and-nick-sanborn-are-building-community-one-big-ol-dance-party-at-a-time The duo is throwing a Psychic Hotline Block Party on Saturday, Oct. 15 in Carrboro, N.C. Fri, 14 Oct 2022 23:19:00 GMT /arts-culture/2022-10-14/sylvan-essos-amelia-meath-and-nick-sanborn-are-building-community-one-big-ol-dance-party-at-a-time Eric Hodge /news/2022-10-13/eric-church-trailblazing-politicians-receiving-nc-top-award Two history-making Black politicians and country music star Eric Church are among the six latest recipients of North Carolina’s highest civilian honor. Thu, 13 Oct 2022 19:02:42 GMT /news/2022-10-13/eric-church-trailblazing-politicians-receiving-nc-top-award Associated Press /arts-culture/2021-06-16/north-carolina-music-venues-prepare-welcome-back-audiences-covid As the number of COVID cases declines and public health restrictions lift, independent live music venues in North Carolina and across the country are scheduling shows for on-site audiences for the first time in more than a year. Wed, 16 Jun 2021 10:58:42 GMT /arts-culture/2021-06-16/north-carolina-music-venues-prepare-welcome-back-audiences-covid Rusty Jacobs /race-demographics/2020-10-12/paint-and-poems-combating-racial-injustice-through-art ¼ª²ÊÍøÍøÕ¾ Youth Reporter Manzili Kokayi highlights how local artists and activists are producing art during lockdown to cope with and amplify the lives taken… Mon, 12 Oct 2020 04:12:01 GMT /race-demographics/2020-10-12/paint-and-poems-combating-racial-injustice-through-art Manzili Kokayi /arts-culture/2020-08-31/meet-the-man-in-the-orange-jumpsuit-sherrill-roland Visual artist Sherrill Roland spent 10 months in prison for a crime he did not commit. What kept him going was a quest to fulfill his dream of going to… Mon, 31 Aug 2020 15:09:02 GMT /arts-culture/2020-08-31/meet-the-man-in-the-orange-jumpsuit-sherrill-roland Kaia Findlay, Frank Stasio /show/the-state-of-things/2020-08-31/meet-the-man-in-the-orange-jumpsuit-sherrill-roland Visual artist Sherrill Roland spent 10 months in prison for a crime he did not commit. What kept him going was a quest to fulfill his dream of going to… Mon, 31 Aug 2020 15:09:02 GMT /show/the-state-of-things/2020-08-31/meet-the-man-in-the-orange-jumpsuit-sherrill-roland Kaia Findlay, Frank Stasio