Chad Davis

The Griot Museum of Black History will soon receive a public art installation by a world-renowned Black architect. David Adjaye is creating a work that will share the St. Louis region’s Black history.

Gospel music is a pillar of St. Louis culture — just like the blues and rock. This weekend, the Missouri Historical Society celebrates the art form. Film producer Monica R. Butler, founder of the Gospel Music Hall of Fame, said it’s time to honor the region’s gospel greats.

As the last of the 2022 performances and exhibitions wrap up, a handful of trends and takeaways have crystallized over the past year and lay a path forward for where the St. Louis arts scene is headed.

The Missouri Mining Commission has revoked a mining permit for a silica sand mine in Ste. Genevieve County. The commission ruled that NexGen Silica’s application did not include a full list of property owners with vested interests in the mine.

Kendrick Smith wants to support active jazz musicians. His Build a Yes effort could help them gain more chances to perform — and record their music.

St. Louis County and St. Charles County residents would pay more for water service under a proposed rate increase by the Missouri American Water company.

Ameren Missouri customers would have to pay an average of $12 more a month for electricity if state regulators approve a proposed rate hike.

North St. Louis County hip-hop artist NandoSTL has been charting his own path to success over the past several years. Now, the hip-hop artist has a deal with hitmaker T-Pain and is ready to take his career to new heights.

An East St. Louis radio station helped hook listeners in the St. Louis region on hip-hop back in 1979. That’s when New York record executives Joe and Sylvia Robinson sent the song “Rapper’s Delight” to WESL. Former WESL owner Gentleman Jim Gates discusses the moment.

The International Institute of St. Louis wants health care providers to make sure they’re able to communicate with an expected surge of new arrivals from other countries. The institute’s leaders say it can often be difficult for refugees and immigrants to understand the country’s health care system.