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Placeholder while loading article actionsIn front of the iconic shelves with "NPR" and "All Songs Considered" signs in white capital letters sitting on top, Alisa Amador stood with her eyes closed for a second. She took a deep breath,…

Do you have a little sway on your hips, a tap on your toes, or the tendency to bounce your head in several different directions? You're probably already dancing a little while walking around Quirky Farmer's Marketa sweet,…

Jazz music is synonymous with Louis Banks in India. It would not be wrong to say that Louis Banks introduced Indian music lovers to a new musical genre: jazz. No wonder he is dubbed the godfather of Indian jazz. In an exclusive…

Dr. Keith Emery Cook GORHAM - Dr. Keith Emery Cook, 82, of Gorham passed away peacefully with his family present on May 12, 2022. He was born in 1939 in Waterville of Carleton and Winona (Odlin) Cook of Fairfield. Keith grew up in…

Gordon Hanks did not grow up in a family of musicians. Raised by a single mother and grandmother, Hanks didn't have enough money to buy an instrument or take private lessons, and he doesn't recall listening to music much as a child.…

The Kentucky Religious Coalition for Reproductive Choice held a jazz-themed "vigil" for Roe v Wade. The coalition expects the U.S. Supreme Court to overturn the landmark case in June. a woman's right to choose to…

Tristen Gressett needs to start carrying a Sharpie.The high-octane singer and guitarist from Alabama has achieved celebrity status over the past few months, thanks to a high-profile run on "American Idol."Gressett has been asked to sign…

BY ALAN SHERROD In days ago- which now includes everything that was before the end of the pandemic - we could count on the Knoxville Symphony Orchestra for a season-ending concert that somehow included both an energetic and…

BATTLEFIELD — Greg McKelvey was skeptical when he interviewed for a job as a music teacher in this rural Clark County town in the mid-1990s. You didn't have to search to find Confederate emblems on cars in the high school parking…

Today CRLS August Wilson Monologue Competition from 12:30 p.m. to 2 p.m. at Starlight Square, 84 Bishop Allen Drive, Central Square. Free. The project sparked and host Keith Mascoll - a Cambridge Rindge and Latin School alumnus - invites…

RALEIGH - This June - as part of the 25th anniversary season of the Joseph M. Bryan Jr. Theater in the Museum Park - the North Carolina Museum of Art will host a special weekend of activities and performances on June 16. Activities will…

To go out: Movie theater RoboCopout nowOne of the greatest corporate satires of all time, re-released in a sparkling new 4k restoration? I would buy it for a dollar! Paul Verhoeven's sci-fi classic (above) is as delightfully and…

After narrowly failing in his quest to win a third NBA Defensive Player of the Year award last season, Rudy Gobert is still the best defensive big man in the NBA — and there's no doubt about it. Announced Friday night - and for the…

"Champion: An Opera in Jazz" at the Boston Lyric Opera is a concert-style production that tells the story of boxer Emile Griffith, a black man born in Saint Thomas. At the height of his boxing career in the 1960s, Griffith was openly…

WEST BOYLSTON - As the school year draws to a close, the school committee has seen some of the results of the work in the classrooms, honoring three students of the month for May.Alyssa IrulaMajor Edwards Elementary School principal Alex…

ROCHESTER, NY (WROC) – In an announcement Thursday, the Rochester International Jazz Festival said Drew Holcomb and the Neighbors will replace Wynonna Judd as the free Saturday, June 25 headliner at Parcel 5. Wynonna's mother,…

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“I try to create the best version of myself,” says Masego.“There was a lot of juxtaposition. It was those musicians, like, very modest, who played beautiful instruments like the viola, the harp, the double bass, and we're all in that…

Kaslo Jazz Etc. Summer Music Festival shares its lineup of artists: Greensky Bluegrass, Valarie June, Dumpstaphunk and more Photo via official Facebook of Kaslo Jazz Etc. Kaslo Jazz Etc.…

In 1974, he formed his own band with Chris Taperell (piano), John McCarthy (clarinet), John Costelloe (trombone), Wally Wickham (bass) and Lawrie Thompson (drums). The band enjoyed a long residency at Rocks Push, then Sydney's premier jazz…

The bands from Litchfield High School bid farewell with music on Friday night at the Bernie Aaker…

Makaya McCraven's debut on Blue Note Records, Decrypt the messageasked the Chicago drummer and remixer to comb through the archives of the famed jazz label, which he approached like a crate digger leafing through dusty LP boxes in a record…

The President's Own US Marine Jazz Band goes wild The Juneau afternoon of KTOO. Band members: Ryan McGeorge on trombone, Greg Ridlington on saxophone, Tyler Lindsay on trumpet, Chris Rose on drums, Eric Sabo on bass, Alan Prather on…

Do you know some of the interesting facts about dancing? Dance is an integral part of life and recorded performing arts and cultural industries. It is often collaborative and provides creative and work opportunities for artists…

It's not the usual thing that happens before a classical concert, but ushers hand out earplugs and warn patrons, "The first half gets pretty loud." I mumble, “No thanks, I'd like to hear the music,” but grab a pair anyway…

In our day-to-day lives, most of us use traditional currencies to pay for products and services, whether by card, cash, or even over the phone. But now you can pay for a wide variety of things using Bitcoin, the world's first and most…

For children like us, it was a magical place. A place where you could go on a Saturday morning and turn into someone else, Stevie Wonder, Paul McCartney, Buddy Rich. When you dream about music, learning to play an instrument is the first…

First of all, you don't have to love country music to fall in love with Nashville. Granted, it won't hurt if you're a fan of torch and twang, but Tennessee's #1 destination offers something for everyone: attractions like its famous zoo and…

Elektra Shock and Carlos Vaz have fun at the burlesque party.The wide-eyed Dancing with the Stars NZ contestants were treated to a night of risque, R-rated burlesque when they took to DWTS judge James Luck's show last Friday night.Luck, aka…

-Photo submitted Allison Lensing puts whipped cream in a drink at the Cat Cafe inside Humboldt High School. Editor's note: This is the last part of a two-part series.HUMBOLDT — DeDe Merris has found a way for her students to connect with…

The weekend is filled with a variety of fun and festive activities, from robotics to dragon dancers,…

This story is part of an occasional series exploring nightlife in New York City.Whether you're sipping $20 cocktails in dimly lit lounges or bidding on song requests during a lively dueling piano show, there's apparently a tune that unites…

With the temperatures warming up, it's time to start thinking about your summer plans.If you're looking for something to do in May or June, check out these five festivals heading our way.The Carbon and Economic Development Chamber hosts its…

AdvertisementExpert-led tasting with live music, Sunday, May 15 at 4:30 p.m. PST May 12 – Join Wine Cloud Inc. for an evening of delicious wine tasting accompanied by live jazz music! The artisanal restaurant Papille Gustative, known…

+2MORE GALLERIESGet your tickets now so you don't miss what will be the legendary inaugural concert of the Henry Lawson Festival at Grenfell on Sunday 12 June.Taking the festival to a new level, the Sunday afternoon event will welcome…

Click to enlarge THROUGH THE DARKROOM The Grooveliner will bring their brand of power-funk to the Dark Room on June 11. The dark room (3610 Place Grandel, 314-710-5643)St. Louis' premier destination for jazzy shows…

KINGSTON, RI - May 11, 2022 - While still a high school student deciding her academic future, Marisa Jacobs sat in the admissions office of a college of pharmacy at a major East Coast university - one of two top of her list of potential…

1. "Elegies for Angels, Punks and Raging Queens"Ensemble Theater has partnered with Caracole to present "Elegies for Angels, Punks and Raging Queens", a play told via free verse monologues and songs with a blues, jazz and rock score that…

One of the hardest things a musician can accomplish is to have their own sound, a musical signature that makes them instantly recognizable whatever the song, whatever the context. Think Eddie Van Halen, Slash and Jimi Hendrix.On drums,…

NEW ORLEANS (WVUE) — The Jazz Fest is over, but the city is still reaping the rewards as many visitors choose to spend a few more days in town. The highly anticipated return of Jazz Fest is giving New Orleans a welcome economic…

During their regular family walks through downtown Raleigh, something always made the Ferranti boys stop and stare: the large window displays of Montgomery Violins on Hillsborough Street.They looked…

Australian jazz icon Bob Barnard has died aged 88. Alongside his brother Len, the trumpeter and cornetist played a key role in establishing the Australian jazz scene in the 1950s.The family has always played a key role in Bob Barnardit is…

Conn. (WTNH) – It's time for some good rock music. Get ready for some headbanging, face painting and air guitar as some of rock's biggest names hit Connecticut this week. Check out the full list of underground and famous…

NEW ORLEANS – The Zac Brown Band will replace country legend Willie Nelson on the closing day of the New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival.Nelson canceled his Sunday performance and postponed other shows after a positive case of…

MADISON- Madison Music & Arts (MMA) invites area residents to its annual "Dessert & Jazz" party on…

TUCSON, Ariz. (KGUN) — The Century Room at the Congress Hotel is becoming a hub for jazz musicians in southern Arizona.One of its rising stars is Autumn Dominguez."Well, I graduated from the University of Arizona, jazz program," she shared.…

Ranee Lee is one of the first female jazz singers in Canada. She embodies jazz and her career has been a relentless pursuit to see where music would take her, what she could learn, what she could pass on, how she could take new and…

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FORT LAUDERDALE, Florida. – Jazzmen will pay tribute to Christopher Dorsey with concerts on Saturday and Sunday in Fort Lauderdale. Dorsey is retiring after 36 years teaching music at public schools in Miami-Dade and Broward counties. He…

How is hard rocker Eric Church different from other country music stars? Last year, he posed for the cover of a weekly national music industry magazine while getting a COVID-19 shot. This year, he canceled his sold-out April 2 concert in…

Judging by the warm weather this week, we'll call this weekend the (unofficial) first weekend of summer in Wilmington. Lots of great options to keep you entertained as well. Let's start with marriage. The most complex of social…

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Jazz bassist Ron Carter, who will perform at Carnegie Hall on May 10 to mark his 85th birthday. credit: image courtesy of Shore Fire In his 1989 autobiography, legendary jazz trumpeter and composer Miles Davis…

Sweet, mellow melodies filled the chapel of Cairn University's Smith Administration Building as professional saxophonist Daniel Bennett offered guidance to an intimate scene of talented student musicians. “It has to be softer when the…

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Cuban-American trumpeter Arturo Sandoval may not be a household name for the casual jazz listener - but he should be. For more than five decades, Sandoval has fused the Afro-Cuban rhythms and beats of his hometown with…

Atlassian co-CEO Mike Cannon-Brookes poses for a photo with Utah Jazz co-owners Dwyane Wade and Ryan Smith during Game 3 of Round 1 of the NBA Playoffs on April 21, 2022 in Vivin .SmartHome Arena in Salt Lake City, Utah.Melissa Majchrzak |…

Jeremy Gignoux Quartet played the Gravity Espesso and Wine Bar during the Jazz Walk in Inglewood on Sunday May 1, 2022. The JazzYYC International Jazz Days Festival took place from April 28 to May 1. ARYN TOOMBS / FOR LIVEWIRE…

As the lights of the Missouri Theater dimmed, violinist and assistant violinist Johanny Veiga Barbosa stood…

Considered the godfather of Indian jazz, Banks was happy that the 11th edition, which was held yesterday, was in offline format, after a two-year break. You grew up with many musical influences. What prompted you to get into…

Lucinda Williams took the stage at Blue New Orleans House Friday night for a jazz festival late night performance with swamp pop musician Tommy McLain and zydeco-influenced blues guitarist and singer-songwriter CC Adcock. After a…

Gerry Belliveau, a true Gentleman, died on April 27, 2022, of cancer, at his home in Eastham. He was born on October 9, 1942 to Amadee and Rose Belliveau. In addition to his parents, he was predeceased by his twin sister, Joan Kendrick,…

When Bob Fosse's "Dancin'" opened on Broadway in 1978, it began with a warning: This show is not a traditional musical, with characters falling in love, winning over villains, or leaving orphanages. Its 16 lead performers - which…

NEW ORLEANS (WVUE) — The return of Jazz Fest doesn't stop at the Fairgrounds, of course. The next 10 days are a showcase of non-stop live music across the city."You really just get a big old dollop of whatever you want," said Jonathan…

Crowds are waiting for Van Morrison to perform at the 2019 Jazz Fest. (AP Photo/Sophia Germer)NEW ORLEANS - Here are the top business stories of the week: the New Orleans Jazz and Heritage Festival returns for the first…

This is an ongoing series of online activities to undertake on your computer or tablet, as well as local in-person events.Conferences and learning • The non-profit Hannah's Family Center of San Diego presents "Your Financial Journey" at…

Friday, April 29 and Saturday, April 30, 7:30 p.m. and Sunday, May 1, 2:30 p.m. Award-winning Pantochino Productions present their new musical at the MAC in Milford. A quirky and hilarious musical about an inn, its keeper and a host of…

Scenes from the upcoming "Soul of Seoul Celebrates International Jazz Day 2022" online…

by: Luis Barrio Post : April 27, 2022 / 3:42 p.m. MDT Update: April 27, 2022 / 3:57 p.m. MDT LAS CRUCES, NM (KTSM) — The Las Cruces High School Jazz Band will perform…

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If there is a musician as commonly associated as Fela Anikulapo-Kuti with the West African Afrobeat and Afrobeats musical movements (not to mention Afro-Blues and Afro-Soul), it is Orlando. Julius Ekemode. Given Fela's immense…

Ahmad Ijaz Arts and Entertainment EditorCover photo by Beylie Ivanhoé (C'24) Sewaneroo is always a special day for the Sewanee music scene, filled with exquisite performances from student artists and guest artists. On Saturday,…

Mickey Hart (left) and tabla maestro Zakir Hussain have reassembled Planet Drum for the first time in 15 years. Photo: Scott Strazzante/The Chronicle Maybe it was the acid. Or maybe the full moon gave them away. Some details have been…

The Kanaval Krewe of New Orleans joined in a parade at the 2022 Big Ears Festival in Knoxville, Tennessee. La Krewe Du Kanaval brought the sights and sounds of New Orleans and Haiti to the streets and concert halls of Knoxville,…

In 2016, when Joey Alexander was performing in Seattle's Jazz Alley at the remarkable age of 13, his piano playing was so complex, driving and engaging that it was easy to forget that the music came from a child.In a way, it was good.…

The East Tennessee State University Jazz Ensemble will present an evening of Latin music featuring the…

TORONTO - If you're dreaming of a government-sanctioned joint, then Toronto is the right city.The options along Queen Street West are plentiful. You could start at the Toronto Cannabis Authority, with a sign outside suggesting customers…

The Crimson Collective, officially known as the Oberlin Femininity and Black American Music Collective, is the creative idea for a dual degree sophomore jazz singer Marley Howard and Double DegreeFreshman jazz singer Gabi Allemana. The…

Stéphane Wrembel and his band at the Green Mill Cocktail Lounge, Friday April 22, 2022. (Photo credit: Lawrence Hartmann) Chicago got a much-deserved boost Friday night, April 22 at 8:00 p.m. when the Stephane Wrembel…

When visitors enter the newly remodeled Savoy Denver, they notice a lush mix of Art Deco and Victorian furnishings. The upstairs ballroom also features showy light fixtures and rich gemstone hues, welcoming guests to a generous…

ALBANY – Skip Parsons, a constant figure in the local music scene and whose Delmar storefront helped provide musical instruments to dozens of high school students, died Thursday evening April 22 from a stroke that he had suffered a few…

One of the most acclaimed drummers in rock history beats a beat on the table while waiting for a decaf Americano to arrive. Compared to the complex and flexible time signatures that Bill Bruford is famous for, this one is a simple 4/4.…

Charles Mingus is often considered one of the greatest…

Stages held the San Diego Music Awards for the 31st time on Tuesday night on Shelter Island, with longtime local performer Sara Petite taking home three awards, including album of the year, for her release "Rarebird".…

At some point, he realized, “It's not a burden. It is an identity.On previous albums, Drexler has sung about mass migration and parallel universes. He opens "Tinta y Tiempo" with the painstakingly orchestrated "El Plan Maestro" ("The…

HAPPENIN' OTSEGO for TUESDAY, APRIL 19 Jazz music with the old masters JAZZ SHOW – 7 p.m. Celebrate Jazz Month with performances by local musicians. This week features a performance by the old masters (Dan Martin on trombone,…

The Belle Plaine Dance Team had a phenomenal year with four dancers earning Minnesota River Conference…

Growing up in Vancouver, Tia Brazda says "singing and writing became like companions" that she still has to this day. Coming to London to promote his new album When I get low With a gig at Pizza Express Holborn on May 2, she talks to LJN…

The Jazz in June festival has found a permanent home in Andrews…

What impact did Charles Mingus have beyond the world of jazz?And why so many stylistically disparate artists are drawn to the music of the legendary composer, bassist and bandleader, who died in 1979 and whose centenary will be celebrated…

Cooperative Record Store Day celebrations will resume their pre-pandemic schedule this year. For two years, vinyl collectors have had a few "RSD Drops" to celebrate. They marked important release…

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In 1972, the Autism Society launched the first annual National Autistic Children's Week, which became Autism Acceptance Month (AAM). April is now National Autism Awareness Month and!-->…

Jazz at Princeton University, led by renowned saxophonist/composer Rudresh Mahanthappa, announces the return of the Princeton University Jazz Festival. Presented in conjunction with Jazz Appreciation Month, the event, which takes place…

On Wednesday, April 13, Digital seat media announced a partnership with the Utah Jazz, marking the company's second U.S. professional basketball partnership besides the Oklahoma City Thunder.Digital Seat Media is a real-time fan engagement…

Nils Kavanagh, a jazz pianist from Sligo, has won the inaugural Young Irish Jazz Musician Award. The musician received the award in a live competition at the University Concert Hall, Limerick on April 10, organized by Limerick Jazz in…

Flushing Town Hall, an affiliate of the Smithsonian and a member of New York's prestigious group of cultural institutions, whose mission is to bring people together by showcasing global arts that celebrate the diverse communities of Queens…

The Luther College Cathedral Choir, under the direction of Mark Potvin, will perform its reunion concert at 7:30 p.m. on Wednesday, April 27 in the main hall of the Center for Faith and Life on the Luther College campus. The show is open…

Utah Jazz today announced the second phase of its original NFT collectibles with the JAZZXR Cub Club Membership releasing on Friday, April 15 for public sale exclusively through the CoinZoom NFT Marketplace. Digitally designed by…

David Ellefson played bass for Megadeth for most of the band's existence, so he certainly has a ton of experience playing their songs. During an interview with Monsters, madness and magicthe rocker named the band's songs the hardest to…

The Fresh Coast Jazz Festival has announced that the event will return for its third year on August 26-27, at the historic Pabst Theatre. The 2022 event will once again bring together a lineup of world-class jazz talent in the…

Hearings "The Rocky Horror Show": 6:30-8 p.m. April 18 and 19, City Theatre, 205 Main Street, Biddeford. citytheatre.org. Exhibitions/Galleries Show 10×10: Meetinghouse Arts Gallery, 40 Main St., Freeport. Work in a variety of media, all…

MENTION the name of Jimmy Boyle to music lovers of my generation and it rings like a bell from an accomplished jazz composer and pianist. Next, the Penangite was perhaps the most famous composer of Malay songs. I vividly remember…

The Dartington Music Summer School and Festival concert program for 2022 celebrates the power of music through the four elements of water, fire, earth and air. Highlights include a focus on the water city of Venice, with a festive…

Throughout the 60s, 70s and 80s, Yonge Street was on fire with music. And perhaps no place burned more than Sam the Record Man, pictured here in the Star in 1987.Jimi Donabie has limitless fun memories of the legendary, gritty shop.…

RIDGELAND, Miss. (WLBT) - After going virtual in 2020 and postponing the 2021 event to mid-fall due to COVID-19, the 15th annual Township Jazz Festival is back.The event has earned a reputation as one of the best family music events in the…

(Riverton, Wyoming) – Several young people from Fremont County gave it their all Saturday afternoon at the Riverton Kiwanis Club’s Stars of Tomorrow show at Central Wyoming College’s Robert A. Peck Arts Center. The performance had four…

When Lucky Daye attended the Grammy Awards in Las Vegas last weekend, he was thinking optimistically. "I quit every time they name me," the 36-year-old singer said shortly before the ceremony, where he won Best Progressive R&B Album…