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The 2024 finalists were selected by an anonymous jury, and exemplify excellence in three areas: mastery of craft, depth of artistic exploration, and a unique vision. Baker Artist Award Finalists are divided equally amongst the website’s six artistic disciplines: visual, literary, interdisciplinary, film/ video, performance and music. All artists who have received a cumulative total of less than $20,000 in previous prizes remain eligible for a Baker Artist Award.
2024 BAKER ARTIST AWARDS
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- March 2024
The Baltimore Sun celebrates Black History Month by honoring a wide range of notables who are working to improve the lives, health, education and experiences of all Maryland residents. The third annual 25 Black Marylanders to Watch includes activists and artists, CEOs and presidents, venture startups and adventurous restaurateurs.
BALTIMORE SUN
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- February 2024
Spoken word recording artist, actor, educator and composer Wordsmith has a new piece out, called Network to Freedom. It will see its world premiere Monday, Martin Luther King Day, at the B&O Railroad Museum with Wordsmith and his frequent collaborator, the Baltimore Symphony Orchestra.
WYPR 88.1 FM
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- January 2024
The MLK Day event, scheduled for 7 p.m. in the 1884 B&O Roundhouse, “promises an unprecedented fusion of history and music,” according to a news release. It will include the world premiere of a song by Baltimore artist Wordsmith, commissioned by the BSO, titled “Network to Freedom.”
BALTIMORE SUN
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- January 2024
A new, original song will be premiered, commissioned by the BSO and written by Wordsmith, the Baltimore Symphony Orchestra’s Artistic Partner. “Network to Freedom” is an homage to those Freedom Seekers whose stories are told in the museum’s Underground Railroad exhibit. “The Underground Railroad: Freedom Seekers on the B&O Railroad” exhibit was unveiled in 2022, and the museum is designated as a National Underground Railroad Network to Freedom Site since 2021.
BALTIMORE FISHBOWL
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- January 2024
This weekend, five student-actors at New Song Academy will star in the production of “The Purple Tape,” a play written by local musician Anthony Parker, also known as Wordsmith.
WYPR NEWS
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- August 2023
Joining Tom now is the Baltimore-based hip hop virtuoso, recording artist and activist Anthony Parker, better known as Wordsmith, the founder of the youth advocacy organization, Rise with a Purpose…
WYPR 88.1 FM
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- August 2023
Celebrating the 50th anniversary of Hip Hop culture, the New Song Academy and Baltimore's Rock Opera Society are putting on a hip hop show fit for the whole family. Tt's called "The Purple Tape" and joining us are the lead actors of the show, Ma'lae Jones and Sanaa Black as well as the writer and director known as Wordsmith.
WBAL TV 11
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- August 2023
Now, a group of middle school students from New Song Academy are paying homage to hip-hop in their own way with a play titled “The Purple Tape,” in collaboration with award winning artist Anthony “Wordsmith” Parker,” Baltimore Rock Opera Society, and the local theater community.
BALTIMORE FISHBOWL
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- August 2023
Valerie Coleman’s anthem for essential workers and a new spin on patriotism by BSO Artistic Partner, and hip-hop spoken word artist Wordsmith update the national tradition for the 21st century.
FOX 45 NEWS
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- July 2023
We begin with the spoken word artist Wordsmith. He has released eight albums, and contributed music to several network and streaming shows, including Russian Doll and The Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt.
WYPR 88.1 FM
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- March 2023
Wordsmith talks about his upcoming fundraiser at Unity Hall. His goal is to open a music school at Harlem Theatre.
BALTIMORE SUN
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- March 2023
Word, looking forward to hearing all of your stories today. Risk taking is something we’re really interested in and we’d love to hear the story of a risk you’ve taken.
WBAL TV 11
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- March 2023
Baltimore Symphony Orchestra to craft special performance for each Maryland county.
THE diamond back
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- JULY 2022
Baltimore performer Wordsmith set to put a hip-hop twist on classical music during July 4 performance with BSO.
THE BALTIMORE SUN
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- JULY 2022
Baltimore Symphony Orchestra To Put On Star-Spangled Spectacular Show At Inner Harbor.
WJZ NEWS
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- JULY 2022
Celebrating Juneteenth is fraught with emotion, but we must look to the future for hope.
USA TODAY
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- JUNE 2022
Joining Tom now is the Baltimore-based songwriter and spoken-word artist, Wordsmith. His music is heard on Netflix hit shows like Russian Doll and The Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt, and in performances with the Baltimore Symphony Orchestra.
MIDDAY WITH TOM HALL 88.1 FM WYPR
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- MAY 2022
Baltimore rapper Wordsmith and Nashville-based musician Kory Caudill bringing Concert for the Human Family tour to Canton
Baltimore FISHBOWL
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- MAY 2022
The 75-Minute concert will have a full-band set of songs and stories that showcase the intersection of art, reconciliation, and faith.
THE KNOCKTURNAL
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- APRIL 2022
Baltimore Symphony Orchestra Announces Contract Extensions for Assistant Conductor Jonathan Rush and Artistic Partner Wordsmith.
Baltimore Symphony orchestra
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- FEBRUARY 2022
On January 20, the Baltimore Symphony Orchestra performed the world premiere of “Freedom’s Genuine Dawn” by songwriter and philanthropist Anthony Parker, better known as “Wordsmith” and James Lee III, a composer, pianist and professor at Morgan State University.
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- JANUARY 2022
Nashville-based pianist and composer Kory Caudill was on a trip to Liverpool doing racial reconciliation work with The Episcopal Church when he heard the horrific story of how British teenager Anthony Walker was murdered in a racist hate crime. That night, Caudill sat down at the piano to compose a melody for Walker. Baltimore rapper Wordsmith later added earnest lyrics, turning the song into a hopeful lullaby for Walker.
WOOD SONGS OLD TIME RADIO HOUR
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- NOVEMBER 2021
“Kory CAUDILL AND WORDSMITH PERFORM SONGS FROM THEIR ALBUM PROGRESSIONS LIVE ON THE BLUE PLATE SPECIAL.”
WDVX 89.9 FM BLUE PLATE SPECIAL
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- NOVEMBER 2021
“The BSO will perform with Baltimore's wordsmith and composer and conductor Steve Hackman.”
ABC WMAR BALTIMORE
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- OCTOBER 2021
“A CONCERT FOR THE HUMAN FAMILY STARS NASHVILLE ARTIST, PIANIST AND COMPOSER KORY CAUDILL AND ANTHONY "WORDSMITH" PARKER. CAUDILL TALKED ABOUT THIS UPCOMING PERFORMANCE.”
WKRC LOCAL 12 CINCINNATI
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- SEPTEMBER 2021
“BALTIMORE-BASED WORDSMITH IS A VETERAN OF THE BLOG ERA WHOSE SHARP LYRICS AND UPLIFTING MESSAGES PAIR WITH A POLISHED FLOW ON HIS LATEST RELEASE.”
UPROXX
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- SEPTEMBER 2021
“The music is a blend of different genres, with influences from classical, hip-hop, and jazz, to name a few. Caudill collaborated with hip-hop artist Wordsmith and music industry veteran Chester Thompson on the concert project.”
ABC 36 news
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- JULY 2021
“The first concert in the series will stream online for free at 6 p.m. Eastern time on May 22. Filmed in April with COVID-safe protocols at Philadelphia Episcopal Cathedral, the concert features Kory Caudill, a pianist from Nashville, Tennessee, who has partnered with The Episcopal Church to design the series, and featured artist Wordsmith, a rapper from Baltimore, Maryland.”
EPISCOPAL NEWS SERVICE
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- MAY 2021
“TEDxJHU held its annual conference on April 16. The event, titled “Kaleidoscope,” featured environmentalist Carmera Thomas-Wilhite, songwriter Anthony Parker, Baltimore City Commissioner of Health Dr. Letitia Dzirasa and National Public Radio (NPR) hosts Aaron Henkin and Wendel Patrick. Each speaker’s TED-style Talk was pre-recorded and livestreamed at the event.”
The JOHNS HOPKINS NEWS-LETTER
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- APRIL 2021
“In this talk, Wordsmith discusses how he finds his purpose not from fame or notoriety, but simply from pursuing his passion as a musician who gives back. He answers the question, "Can you impact the world and be a successful musician without being famous?”
TEDXJHU
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- APRIL 2021
“Culture Club: Asia North, Wordsmith, and the Baker Artist Awards”
BALTIMORE MAGAZINE
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- APRIL 2021
“Wordsmith a Baltimore-based songwriter and performer reads his essay for Black History Month.”
BALTIMORE SUN
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- FEBRUARY 2021
“Wordsmith’s songs “Fill the Space” and “energy” featured in nba 2k Next Gen Soundtrack and game.”
2K SPORTS
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- FEBRUARY 2021