Tag: singer songwriter
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Nikki Giovanni teams up with a jazz player to transmit spirituals | The music
Dave Cantor for daily progress There are different contrasting versions of the story. Some have been codified in textbooks, their veracity sometimes being questioned over time. ... -
From edgy epic to uplifting R&B: A complete guide to this week’s entertainment | Culture
Going out – Saturday Mag illo Exit: Movie theater A bread factory: parts one and twoout nowA battle between popular culture and a corporate impression unfolds ... -
Iggy Pop and the Ensemble Intercontemporain win the Polar Music Prize
STOCKHOLM (AP) — American rocker Iggy Pop, known as “the godfather of punk,” and Ensemble Intercontemporain, a Paris-based contemporary music orchestra, have won the 2022 Polar ... -
Gregory Porter and more announced for 25th Cheltenham Jazz Festival
After a two-year hiatus, the Cheltenham Jazz Festival makes a much-anticipated return to the picturesque spa town of Cheltenham this spring for six days of live ... -
The Harlem School of the Arts will hold a master class with TS Monk
The Harlem School of the Arts will host Adegoke Steve Colson, Grammy nominee and composer/pianist, recipient of the 2021 South Arts Jazz Road Creative Residencies Fellowship, ... -
20+ Louisville Shows and Concerts to See in January 2022
This arts and entertainment calendar is updated weekly and lists events happening in and around Louisville, from concerts and comedy shows, to theater productions, musicals and ... -
Saratoga Concert Hall’s February lineup includes Queen’s Cartoonists, Naturally 7
The Montalvo Arts Center in Saratoga is ready to host its lineup of concerts and events in February after a successful holiday show in December. General ... -
British Magazine Names Estonian Jazz Artist’s Album Among Best for 2021 | News
The Estonian singer-songwriter has been recognized by some of the jazz world’s top critics, with British singer-songwriter-guitarist Rosie Frater-Taylor and American singer-songwriter Dara Tucker joining Metheny ... -
Why is Gregory Porter wearing a hat? Why the Jools Holland jazz singer always wears a hat and a balaclava
The Grammy Award-winning jazz singer says the hat has become his “signature rock look” Gregory Porter performing on day 2 of the V Festival in Hylands ... -
Yearender 2021: music to your ears
The spirit was severely bruised in tumultuous 2021 with the second wave leaving us in a state of struggle. After a disastrous year, in which live ... -
Best concerts in Houston: December 20-26, 2021
Mannheim Steamroller takes the stage at Sugar Land for a holiday show | Courtesy of the group Put on your dancing shoes for these must-see shows ... -
The AZ that rocked 2021: local medley rally
SINGAPORE – From renowned pop stars to emerging independent artists, local musicians have been prolific over the past year. With the number of live performances limited ... -
Thundercat enters the spotlight: How the backstage jazz virtuoso became a pop star
In the somewhat obscure world of jazz-fusion music, Thundercat is a towering figure. LA-based singer-songwriter and bass virtuoso – known for his dazzling solos and incredibly ... -
Lots of music, comedy and theater coming this weekend [Events roundup] – Reading eagle
The following events are planned this weekend across the region: • The Santander Performing Arts Center, Reading, offers a great series of shows, starting with comedian ... -
THE MUSIC OF MARY LOU WILLIAMS
Described by Duke Ellington as “soul upon soul”, Mary Lou Williams has been an extremely influential jazz pianist, arranger and composer for over 60 years. From ... -
Best Jazz Albums of 2021
Even the big albums made by jazz musicians this year had an intense sense of closeness: large-scale problems being solved in one chamber, with limited tools ... -
Phenomenal Nissi releases new single “Hold” | The Guardian Nigeria News
Through Oreoritse Tariemi November 19, 2021 | 8:38 Afro-jazz singer and songwriter Nissi Ogulu, known simply as Nissi, is releasing a stunning new track titled “Hold”. ... -
Festival of Trees, holiday crafts, music and more on the weekend program [Events Roundup] – Reading eagle
The following events are planned this weekend across the region: ⢠The second annual Tree PHestivaL will be held Friday through Sunday at the Greater Philadelphia ... -
EFG London Jazz Festival 2021: twelve great shows to see
T he EFG London Jazz Festival is the capital’s largest pan-city music festival. This 29e The year has over 300 events in over 60 venues, from ... -
The Jazz et Patrimoine Foundation announces a series of concerts in the fall of 2021
When? TodayThis weekNext weekThis monthNext monthCustom What? AllA cappellaAcousticBig BandBluegrassBluesFanfareCabaret / ShowcajunChristianClassicClassic rockCollege RockComedyCountryTo danceDance groupFolk / EthnicFunkFusionGroup of girlsGospelJazz, Contemp.Jazz, TraditionalJazz, VarietyLatinMetalModern rockOldOriginalsPercussionPiano / KeyboardsPop ... -
Giordano Dance Chicago Lights Up the Stage on Return to the Harris Theater | Chicago News
(Photo by Gorman Cook) Members of Giordano Dance Chicago – the company founded in 1963 by jazz dance master Gus Giordano – arrived on stage at ... -
Legendary guitarist Leo Kottke returns to perform at St. Cecilia Music Center’s Acoustic Café Series on November 19, 2021
The St. Cecilia Music Center is delighted to once again welcome legendary and favorite Grand Rapids guitarist Leo Kottke November 19, 2021. Kottke, who was described ... -
Sullivan Family Concert Tickets On Sale Now
Tickets are available now for the Tim Sullivan Family Benefit Concert on Saturday, November 6 at 7 p.m. at the Durango Arts Center Theater featuring the ... -
The artist Steinway International native of Davenport returns to Quebec for his first concert in six years
The next Polyrhythms Third Sunday Jazz Series concert at Davenport’s Redstone Room will be a true United Nations of peace, love, music, art and harmony. Internationally ... -
Singer Tony Hightower brings real jazz to the younger generation on sophomore project ‘Legacy’ Richly – The Durango Herald
ATLANTA, Ga, October 6, 2021 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) – Singer / songwriter Tony Hightower takes on the role of bridge that brings R&B audiences into Jazz – ... -
Israeli pianist talks about his love for Mozart
I have known someone who liked to say “I love all classical music, as long as it is written by a certain Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart. While ... -
Global Citizen Live and Farm Aid top this week’s online gigs
CLEVELAND, Ohio – Some big names in music will be performing for good causes, both on Saturday, September 25. Global Citizen Live picks up the day ... -
Improvised music offers a model for creative collaboration far beyond the artistic realm
Toronto guitarist Matthew Fong leads Future Machines, an instrumental trio that explores jagged rhythms, math-rock and metric complexity. They were on the Guelph Jazz Festival artist ... -
Eric Clapton, Counting Crows, EW&F: New Orleans concerts are back and new clubs reopen | Music
Do you remember the concerts? Real indoor concerts, with seats, a roof and several thousand temporary friends? After an 18-month hiatus forced by the coronavirus pandemic ... -
POAC announces the performing arts season
SANDPOINT – The Pend Oreille Arts Council is back! Announcing this season’s shows, POAC officials said they were excited to be able to host their first ... -
Billie Eilish’s ‘Happier Than Ever’ tops this week’s online shows
With her tour scuttled until next year, Billie Eilish has settled into an empty Hollywood Bowl for “Happier Than Ever: A Love Letter to Los Angeles,” ... -
Rob Weinberger presents Dan Fluegel on Tuesday August 24 at 6 p.m. and Doug Beardsley Quartet on Saturday August 28 at 4 p.m. this week at Music in the Glen | WIVT
Posted: August 24, 2021 / 11:44 a.m. EDT / Update: August 24, 2021 / 11:44 a.m. EDT Extract from Music in the Glen: Dan Fuegel is ... -
Best Edinburgh International Festival shows to see in person and online
This article is sponsored by Edinburgh International Festival. Brian donaldson August 24, 2021 Edinburgh International Festival At Home with abrdn / photo: Ryan Buchanan From local ... -
Concerts, movies postponed again by COVID-19: BTS, ‘Venom 2’
Live events contemplate cancellations and vaccine requirements in the middle of the Delta Just as concerts and events have started to rise again, cancellations are returning ... -
The Classic Car Week music scene – Monterey Herald
Classic Car Week visitors looking for musical entertainment will find the best of some of our local musicians with locations spanning the gamut of restaurants, hotel ... -
Discover the Millennium Park Summer Concert Series lineup
Like many of our favorite events, the Millennium Park Summer Concert Series kicks off late this year, with 10 shows scheduled between August 2 and September ... -
The Department of Music welcomes three new singing faculties
Photos submitted Counterclockwise from top right: Lauren Clare, Lenora Green and Jonathan Stinson. the Department of Music from Fulbright College of Arts and Sciences is proud ... -
Live jazz reappears in Quebec Festival Jazz Anjuin
Breadcrumb link musics Jazzblog Entertainment Author of the article: Pierre Ham Quebec bassist Karl Mayyacht was a local favorite when he wrapped up the 2021 Quebec ... -
Five incredible contemporary jazz musicians from Central and Eastern Europe
Central and Eastern Europe can play jazz as well as any other region in the world. These five incredible contemporary jazz musicians should be more than ... -
Live jazz makes its reappearance at the Quebec Jazz Festival in June
Breadcrumb Links Music Jazzblog Entertainment Author of the article: Pierre Hum Release date : 07 Jul 2021 ⢠27 minutes ago ⢠5 minutes to read ... -
Viewpoint: Boise Jazz’s great Curtis Stigers talks about his career, creative relationships, and upcoming concerts
The award-winning singer, songwriter and saxophonist is preparing to take the stage for the first time since the start of the pandemic. BOISE, Idaho – Curtis ... -
Allan Harris and Leesa Richards take the stage at Pompano Beach Cultural Center
The Pompano Beach Department of Cultural Affairs is delighted to once again welcome audiences live to the Pompano Beach Cultural Center for the remaining concerts of ... -
21-year-old jazz artist talks about his favorite tunes and the joys of music theory – Cowichan Valley Citizen
Prior to his recent concert broadcast live at the Cowichan Performing Arts Center, musician Jared Popma had a one-on-one with Ashley Daniel Foot of CPAC: Local ... -
27th Annual Balcones Heights Jazz Festival Adds Summer Concert, July 16
The 27th Annual Balcones Heights Jazz Festival has announced the addition of a Simmering Summer Jazz Concert July 16 from 7:30 p.m. to 10:30 p.m. to ... -
Kean Stage and Premiere Stages present outdoor summer concerts and family series
(UNION, NJ) –– Kean Stage and Premiere Stages continue their outdoor programming this summer with an evening concert series and a daytime family series on the ... -
Levitt AMP Music Series returns to Kopernik Park in Utica
Music fans missed a lot in the lost year of 2020, but perhaps nothing more than the Levitt AMP Utica musical series. The wildly popular concert ... -
The Crested Butte Music Festival announces its 2021 lineup
The Crested Butte Music Festival (CBMF) is delighted to celebrate its 25th year of presenting world-class music in beautiful settings across the Gunnison Valley. This season ... -
The Mondavi Center announces a new season; Will take place from October to May
After 19 months without live performances, the Mondavi Center for Performing Arts at the University of California at Davis, today announced its 2021-2022 season. The fun ... -
Jazz, tribute shows and Russian ballet in Paphos
The June agenda fills up quite quickly on the West Coast and between concerts by local bands, tribute shows, jazzy dinners and ballet performances. On June ... -
Celebrating Diversity: Discover Jazz Fest Offers Range of Sounds and Performers | Vermont Arts
Variety is the spice of life, as the saying goes, and that’s certainly the case with the Burlington Discover Jazz Festival, which returns to Queen City ... -
Things to do in Chicago for music fans
Welcome to our highlights for concerts, festivals and live music in Chicago. From free shows at Millennium Park to big festivals like Ravinia and Lollapalooza, to ... -
Summer Waterfront Concerts Kick Off with Rick Rushing and The Blues Strangers on June 3
Rick Rushing and the Blues Strangers will kick off the Chattanooga Theater Center summer concerts on the Lawn Series on Thursday, June 3, on the CTC ... -
Best New Jazz Albums: Editor’s Choice, June 2021
With great new albums from Sons of Kemet, Roxana Amed, Belmondo Quintet, Graham Costello’s Strata, Jihye Lee Orchestra, Julian Lage, Anaïs Reno, Paul Towndrow and Dara ... -
Music Weekend: Outdoor Crofoot, Weezer, Accidents, Staind more … | Culture & Leisure
As concerts gradually come back into play, Pontiac’s Crofoot complex is getting back on track – outside. As last fall, the venue will host a series ... -
Rochester Jazz Fest is canceled; Promises to be back in 2022
By DownBeatIMay. 4, 2021 Nick Iacona (left) and John Nugent, producers of the Rochester International Jazz Festival (Photo: Courtesy of RIJF) The Rochester International Jazz Festival ... -
Kess’s Cozy Music Corner # 3: Esna
Struggling to find that new artist to fall in love with? Fear not, our contributor Kess Leung is here with the latest and greatest music recommendations ... -
Sounds Against Slavery Interview – Julia Joyce
Impact Magazine and the Anti-Slavery Society collaborate on the second edition of Sounds against slavery Thursday 15e March. Impact caught up with one of the artists, ... -
Paloma Faith @ Motorpoint Arena
Paloma Faith took the stage at the Nottingham Motorpoint arena to perform her new album ‘The Architect’. This album and this tour were eagerly awaited as ...