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Moor Mother Releasing 'The Great Bailout' Deluxe Album Photo Moor Mother Releasing 'The Great Bailout' Deluxe Album
by Josh Sharpe - July 23, 2024

Coming out this Friday, The Great Bailout Deluxe album includes three reimagined songs featuring the London Contemporary Orchestra and Kazakh/British violinist and composter Gayla Bisengalieva. Listen to an orchestral track now....

SUMAC Sets Additional US Tour Dates This August Ahead of New Album Photo SUMAC Sets Additional US Tour Dates This August Ahead of New Album
by Josh Sharpe - June 13, 2024

Just ahead of the release of their new album The Healer on June 21st, SUMAC have set the dates for their August 2024 tour, supported by Portrayal of Guilt and Trigger Object. Their North American tour kicks off on release day, June 21st, at Vancouver Jazz Festival alongside Moor Mother, whom SUMAC r...

SUMAC to Release 'The Keeper's Tongue;' Share Remix by Moor Mother Photo SUMAC to Release 'The Keeper's Tongue;' Share Remix by Moor Mother
by Josh Sharpe - June 11, 2024

SUMAC have announced a The Healer remix EP titled The Keeper's Tongue, which they will release on July 5th. The EP will follow just after the release of The Healer, their new 2xLP, on June 21st. Ahead of the EP and album, the group have shared the remix for 'World of Light', a fittingly adventurous ...

Arooj Aftab Shares Single 'Whiskey' Ahead of New Album Photo Arooj Aftab Shares Single 'Whiskey' Ahead of New Album
by Josh Sharpe - May 07, 2024

Atmospheric and playful, “Whiskey” transports listeners to a melancholic display of intoxicated infatuation as Aftab sings in English: “Your head gets heavy and rests on my shoulder ’cause you drink too much whiskey when you’re with me.” Listen to the track now! ...

Arooj Aftab to Release New Album and Embark on Tour; New Single Available Now Photo Arooj Aftab to Release New Album and Embark on Tour; New Single Available Now
by Josh Sharpe - April 18, 2024

Arooj Aftab is set to release Night Reign, the follow up to her critically acclaimed album Vulture Prince, on May 31, 2024. Ahead of the release, she shares “Raat Ki Rani,” the album’s debut single and a music video helmed by actress Tessa Thompson (in her directorial debut) and produced by Kishori ...

SUMAC Will Release New Album 'The Healer' in June Photo SUMAC Will Release New Album 'The Healer' in June
by Stephi Wild - April 02, 2024

SUMAC, the Northwest-based trio SUMAC consisting of guitarist/vocalist Aaron Turner, bassist Brian Cook, and drummer Nick Yacyshyn have announced their new album The Healer, out on June 21st on 2xLP. ...

Video: Moor Mother Shares Chilling Video For New Track 'All The Money' Photo Video: Moor Mother Shares Chilling Video For New Track 'All The Money'
by Michael Major - February 20, 2024

‘The Great Bailout' is Ayewa's ninth studio album and third with ANTI- Records, with production contributions on various tracks from Mary Lattimore, Lonnie Holley, Vijay Ayer, Angel Bat Dawid, Sistazz of the Nitty Gritty, Aaron Dilloway and more. Watch the new music video for the single now!...

Moor Mother to Release New Album 'The Great Bailout'; Listen To 'Guilty' Photo Moor Mother to Release New Album 'The Great Bailout'; Listen To 'Guilty'
by Michael Major - January 18, 2024

Moor Mother announces new album 'The Great Bailout' which dissects the realities of British colonialism. The Great Bailout is Moor Mother aka Camae Ayewa's ninth studio album, with production contributions on various tracks from Mary Lattimore, Lonnie Holley, Vijay Ayer, Angel Bat Dawid, Sistazz of ...

2024 NYC Winter Jazzfest Announces Final Lineup For 20th Anniversary Season Photo 2024 NYC Winter Jazzfest Announces Final Lineup For 20th Anniversary Season
by A.A. Cristi - January 05, 2024

NYC Winter Jazzfest has announced the complete list of artists to be featured at the 20th annual NYC Winter Jazzfest! Please mark your calendars for January 10-18, 2024....

DIVIDE AND DISSOLVE Announce New Album 'Systemic' Photo DIVIDE AND DISSOLVE Announce New Album 'Systemic'
by Michael Major - April 11, 2023

Divide and Dissolve’s new album Systemic examines the systems that bind us and calls for a system that facilitates life for everyone. It’s a message that fits with the band’s core intention: to make music that honours their ancestors and Indigenous land, to oppose white supremacy, and to work toward...

Moor Mother Announces 'Jazz Codes' Digital Deluxe Photo Moor Mother Announces 'Jazz Codes' Digital Deluxe
by Michael Major - March 22, 2023

Composer, poet, vocalist and educator Moor Mother, aka Camae Ayewa, released the critically acclaimed album ’Jazz Codes’ in the summer of 2022. She has announced a new digital deluxe version of the record, to be released this spring, with the new track ”We Got The Jazz” feat. Kyle Kidd, Keir Neuring...

Divide and Dissolve Release 'Gas Lit Remix EP' Photo Divide and Dissolve Release 'Gas Lit Remix EP'
by Michael Major - October 28, 2021

The heavy multidimensional duo Divide and Dissolve share a remix of Gas Lit album track “Denial” by London born, U.S based artist BEARCAT.  “Denial (Bearcat remix)” appears on the Gas Lit remix EP release which is officially out today....

Moor Mother Announces New Album 'Black Encyclopedia of the Air' Photo Moor Mother Announces New Album 'Black Encyclopedia of the Air'
by Sarah Jae Leiber - July 06, 2021

Director Ari Marcopoulous added, 'We decided to start the video in front of Alice and John Coltrane’s house. Nuff said. I could elaborate if you want me too. But it’s the spirit right there.'...

Capital One City Parks Foundation SummerStage Announces 2021 Season Lineup Photo Capital One City Parks Foundation SummerStage Announces 2021 Season Lineup
by Sarah Jae Leiber - June 03, 2021

The New York-based orchestra is made up of 15 of the finest soloists, ensemble players, and arrangers in jazz music today. Free tickets are required for entry; ticket reservations will be open for request on Monday, June 7 at 12:00PM ET....

Moor Mother Signs To ANTI-, Shares Video For Piercing New Track 'Zami' Photo Moor Mother Signs To ANTI-, Shares Video For Piercing New Track 'Zami'
by Sarah Jae Leiber - June 02, 2021

She has released multiple albums every year since Fetish Bones. In 2017, CTM X Vinyl Factory commissioned her album The Motionless Present; this was followed by Crime Waves, a collaboration with fellow Philly producer Mental Jewelry, and Clepsydra, “a collection of sounds for writers.”...

50th Annual Pitt Jazz Seminar Celebrates With A Virtual Celebration Of Dr. Nathan Dav Photo 50th Annual Pitt Jazz Seminar Celebrates With A Virtual Celebration Of Dr. Nathan Davis & Geri Allen  ​   
by A.A. Cristi - October 19, 2020

The 50th Annual Pitt Jazz Seminar and Concert will be held November 2-7, 2020 represents the vision of Nicole Mitchell Gantt, who has been Director of Jazz Studies in the Dietrich School's Department of Music since July 2019. ...

Moor Mother & Mental Jewelry Release TRUE OPERA Photo Moor Mother & Mental Jewelry Release TRUE OPERA
by Kaitlin Milligan - April 20, 2020

Out today, True Opera is a full-length collaboration between producers Moor Mother and Mental Jewelry. ...

The Body Announce Collaborative Tour with Uniform Throughout March 2020 Photo The Body Announce Collaborative Tour with Uniform Throughout March 2020
by Kaitlin Milligan - December 19, 2019

Following the release of Remixed, The Body's 20th anniversary album featuring the likes of Moor Mother, Lingua Ignota, Moss of Aura (Gerrit Welmers of Future Islands) and more, The Body have announced a collaborative tour with Uniform throughout March 2020....

Moor Mother Releases Single 'The Myth Hold Weight' Photo Moor Mother Releases Single 'The Myth Hold Weight'
by Kaitlin Milligan - October 16, 2019

Out November 8th, Analog Fluids of Sonic Black Holes is the new album by Philadelphia-based artist, poet, and musician Camae Ayewa, also known as Moor Mother. Today, hear the record's ethereal centerpiece 'The Myth Hold Weight,' which features production by King Britt....

The Body Release Lingua Ignota's Remix of 'Hallow Hollow' Photo The Body Release Lingua Ignota's Remix of 'Hallow Hollow'
by Kaitlin Milligan - August 21, 2019

Ahead of the release of their special 20th anniversary album Remixed on Oct. 11th, The Body have released the single 'Hallow Hollow (Remixed by Lingua Ignota).' Lingua Ignota (Kristin Hayter) previously provided guest vocals on The Body's I Have Fought Against It, But I Can't Any Longer, and collabo...

The Body Announce Special 20th Anniversary Album REMIXED Photo The Body Announce Special 20th Anniversary Album REMIXED
by Tori Hartshorn - August 08, 2019

In celebration of their 20th anniversary as a band, The Body have announced a special limited collaborative album Remixed, out Oct. 11th. Emblematic of duo Lee Buford and Chip King's prolific careers as collaborators, including albums with The Assembly of Light Choir, Thou, Full of Hell, Uniform, Th...

FKA twigs, Tierra Whack, Rosalia to Perform at Red Bull Music Festival New York Photo FKA twigs, Tierra Whack, Rosalia to Perform at Red Bull Music Festival New York
by Kaitlin Milligan - March 20, 2019

Red Bull Music Festival New York returns this spring with the critically-acclaimed international music series' seventh installment in the city. Launching April 30, this year's festival will feature headline shows with steadfast, perennially innovative Red Bull collaborators, and partner with additio...

Red Bull Music Festival New York 2018 Announces Lineup Photo Red Bull Music Festival New York 2018 Announces Lineup
by Macon Prickett - March 07, 2018

Red Bull Music Festival New York returns this May with another diverse program of original events, world premieres, and talks with icons and innovators. Returning for a sixth year, the widely praised annual festival has become a New York City institution featuring performances by today's most forwar...

Interference AV Adds Opening Musical Acts Sadaf, Irreversible Entanglements and YATTA Photo Interference AV Adds Opening Musical Acts Sadaf, Irreversible Entanglements and YATTA
by Tori Hartshorn - January 25, 2018

Times Square Arts and Clocktower Productions present Interference AV, a free, three-night festival of video art with UNDERVOLT & CO. and live music that will take place at the AMC Empire 25 on February 19-21 from 8:00 10:00pm, with doors opening at 7:00pm. Sadaf, Irreversible Entanglements, and YA...












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