Black Arts Legacies
Cipher Goings: Tapping into the rhythm
Sixteen years after he first discovered tap, this Seattle dancer is finding his place in the lineage of an art form with deep roots in the Black community.
Jas Keimig
Jas Keimig is a writer and critic based in Seattle. They previously worked on staff at The Stranger, covering visual art, film, music and stickers. Their work has also appeared in Crosscut, South Seat
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Gretchen Yanover: Defying expectations with strings, body and bow
Composing meditative music with a looping pedal, this Seattle cellist has charted her own sonic path.
Black Arts Legacies
Robert L. Scott: The first DJ to play hip-hop on Seattle radio
For three decades, this Seattle DJ electrified the airwaves, paving the way for future Black radio personalities.
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Moses Sun: Paintings that sing with movement
This Seattle artist channels his personal history and activism into vibrant murals and abstract paintings.
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Tee Dennard: A powerhouse of Seattle stages
After landing on the stage unexpectedly, this actor and director’s 50-year career played a major role in the city’s Black theater history.