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VMFA salutes Black History Month


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Maggie Ingram, left, known as the “Gospel Queen of Richmond,” and the Ingramettes deliver a powerful performance to an appreciative audience last Friday at the Virginia Museum of Fine Arts. The event was designed to showcase African- American artists in honor of Black History Month, according to museum officials. Ms. Ingram is celebrating her 65th year as a gospel singer. Several other performances are scheduled at the museum this month. Feb. 12: Butcher Brown, a soul fusion band. Feb. 19: Billy Williams’ jazz quartet. Feb. 26: Hotel X, a jazz band with funky African grooves. A workshop on African- American poets, painters and singers also is scheduled Feb. 19. More information on the events: (804) 340-1405 or go to www.vmfa.museum.