One nice spring day in May 2024, trumpeter/composer Ambrose Akinmusire and his band—a distinctive lineup of pianist Sam Harris, drummer Justin Brown, keyboard player Chiquitamagic, rapper-vocalist ...

Charleston arts events in February include a jazz concert, a folk ballad showcase at Hed Hi Media and a comedic play about ...

Throughout a notable career as a New Orleans singer, songwriter and performer, Sarah Quintana has been firmly rooted in her ...

“Sense of Place” closes out the week on Jan. 31 with a spotlight on Arson Fahim and the incredible journey of the Afghan composer who found refuge and creative expression in Boston. His story reflects ...

When Chicago founder Terry Kath accidentally killed himself, the world was robbed of one of its greatest guitarists ...

Acclaimed Hawaiian musician Faith Ako collaborated with Maui’s Tarvin Makia on “Ho’okanikapila, Mau’i” in late 2024 for her latest recording project. A collection of jazz standards with a few ...

IT’S big, it’s blue, it’s made of wool – and she calls it her “Moon Mop”. One of the first things you notice about Moonchild Sanelly is her “hair”, often worn with lipstick and eye make-up to ...

Dar Williams is set to perform on Friday at 8 p.m. at the Sellersville theater in Sellersville. Williams was always in the ...

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Today in Music History for Jan. 23: In 1893, Episcopal minister Phillips Brooks, bishop of Massachusetts and author of "O Little Town of Bethlehem," died. In 1940, country singer-songwriter Johnny ...

Weedie Braimah is a djembefola (a master of the djembe drum), and a force of nature. Born in Ghana and raised in East St. Louis by two world-class drummers, his father Ghanaian and his mother American ...

This week, hear author Tara Tai discuss their debut novel; catch shows with jazz ensemble Jahari Stampley Family Trio; singer, composer and producer Arooj Aftab and Bay Area bands The Sound Ones and ...