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Norah Jones, Wynton Marsalis and More Announced for 66th Edition of Newport Jazz Festival
by Abigail Charpentier - February 11, 2020 Incredible ensembles, global superstars, legendary instrumentalists and genre-bending up-and-comers make up the first wave of artists announced today for the 66th edition of Newport Jazz. Curated by Artistic Director Christian McBride and founder George Wein, the Festival takes place August 7-9 at F...
HARLEM 100 Featuring Mwenso & The Shakes Announced At MPAC
by A.A. Cristi - September 24, 2019 Celebrate the music that made Harlem the center of the music universe at Harlem 100 Featuring Mwenso & The Shakes, Sunday, October 27 at 7 pm at Mayo Performing Arts Center. Tickets are $29-$69....
Harlem Based Mwenso & The Shakes' Debut Album EMERGENCE Out Now
by Tori Hartshorn - August 02, 2019 Harlem based band Mwenso & The Shakes' debut album, Emergence, is out now viaRopeadope Records. The new music is receiving early critical praise—JAZZIZ calls the group, “…a unique troupe of global artists presenting music that merges entertainment and artistry” while WBGO.org furthers, “Not many ban...
Introducing Harlem Based Band Mwenso & The Shakes, Debut Album Out 8/2
by Tori Hartshorn - July 16, 2019 Harlem based band Mwenso & The Shakes' debut album, Emergence, is set for release on August 2 via Ropeadope Records. The band's new single, “No Regrets,” premieres on JAZZIZ, who calls the group, “…a unique troupe of global artists presenting music that merges entertainment and artistry.” ...
Montclair Jazz Festival Announces 10th Anniversary Celebration
by Kaitlin Milligan - June 06, 2019 Get ready, jazz fans! The award-winning JAZZ HOUSE KiDS® today announced the MONTCLAIR JAZZ FESTIVAL 2019 line-up. The Garden State's largest and favorite music festival will celebrate its 10th anniversary this summer with two jam-packed weeks from July 26 through August 10 featuring 250+ jazz music... |