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section: culture
first_reported: 2026-11-12 15:13 EST
updated: 2026-11-12 19:39 EST
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# Raphael Saadiq, Rapsody named Artscape 2027 headliners

Mayor Brandon Scott announced Thursday that Raphael Saadiq and Rapsody will headline Artscape 2027 on May 29 and 30 in downtown Baltimore.

Section: [Culture & Events](/baltimore/section/life.md) · Entities: [Raphael Saadiq](/baltimore/wiki/raphael-saadiq.md), [Rapsody](/baltimore/wiki/rapsody.md), [Brandon Scott](/baltimore/wiki/brandon-scott.md), [Artscape](/baltimore/wiki/artscape.md)

## Coverage

- [The Baltimore Banner](https://www.thebanner.com/culture/music/artscape-headliners-2027-raphael-saadiq-rapsody-JWWKOUOFWJGSVMCNARTMICZRKQ/), 2026-11-12 15:13 EST: Raphael Saadiq, Rapsody named Artscape 2027 music headliners
- [Baltimore Fishbowl](https://baltimorefishbowl.com/stories/rapsody-raphael-saadiq-to-headline-baltimores-artscape-festival-in-2027/), 2026-11-12 17:27 EST: Rapsody, Raphael Saadiq to headline Baltimore’s Artscape festival in 2027
- [WJZ CBS News Baltimore](https://www.cbsnews.com/baltimore/news/raphael-saadiq-rapsody-headline-2027-artscape-festival-in-baltimore/), 2026-11-12 19:39 EST: Raphael Saadiq, Rapsody to headline 2027 Artscape Festival in Baltimore

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