ArtsUnited is kicking off a new series “Celebrating Diversity” on Saturday with a concert, “Alexander and the Birds of Paradise.” 

Elton John won his first Emmy on Jan. 15, joining a select group of artists who have won all four major entertainment awards – a Grammy, an Oscar, a Tony and an Emmy – popularly known as the EGOT.

A Flock of Seagulls performs at The Parker Playhouse in Fort Lauderdale Jan. 13.

After his most daring (and possibly best) album, 2019’s “Territories,” prolific gay singer/songwriter Tom Goss returns with the bouncy and infectious pop album “Remember What It Feels Like” (tomgossmusic.com).

Symphony of the Americas celebrates The Women of Symphonic Music with The Symphony Classics program, “Trailblazers!” on Tuesday, Jan. 9, at Broward Center for Performing Arts Amaturo Theater. Conducted by Symphony of the Americas Music Director Pablo Mielgo, the program highlights the role of women in their different historical expressions over a 200-year timespan.

When it comes time to compile a “best of” list for the year, it’s a relatively simple process. I ask myself what albums I kept returning to time and time again. Beginning with Brandy Clark’s eponymous fourth album (which got the most spins of all) and concluding with Man On Man’s sensational second album “Provincetown,” it was a very queer year. While I did everything in my power to limit the list to five, I had to make an exception so you, dear reader, can learn about the great LGBTQ music put out in 2023.