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Video: Kamasi Washington's Tiny Desk Concert Premieres
by Josh Sharpe - October 21, 2024 Multi-instrumentalist, composer and bandleader Kamasi Washington’s performance for NPR Music’s acclaimed “Tiny Desk Concert” series has premiered. Watch it now!...
Samora Pinderhughes Releases 'Venus Smiles Not in the House of Tears' Album
by Josh Sharpe - October 18, 2024 Award winning pianist, composer, vocalist, and multidisciplinary artist Samora Pinderhughes shares the 1st LP of his long-awaited two-part album Venus Smiles Not in the House of Tears, out now....
Tank and the Bangas Confirm North American Headline Tour
by Josh Sharpe - October 15, 2024 Acclaimed band Tank and the Bangas will embark on a headline tour across North America next year, kicking off January 14 in Kansas City, MO, including stops in Los Angeles, Nashville, Houston and more....
Samora Pinderhughes Shares New Single 'Slow Time'
by Josh Sharpe - September 26, 2024 Award winning pianist, composer, vocalist, and multidisciplinary artist Samora Pinderhughes shares a new single, “Slow Time”, with a video co-directed with frequent collaborator Christian Padron. The track is the third taken from his forthcoming, two-part album Venus Smiles Not in the House of Tears...
Gallant Shares New Single 'Crimes Of Compassion' from Forthcoming Album
by Josh Sharpe - August 26, 2024 GRAMMY-nominated artist Gallant releases new single 'Crimes of Compassion' from his upcoming album Zinc, set to debut on September 27 via Mom+Pop Music. The track's music video is directed by Elizabeth Acevedo....
Samora Pinderhughes Unveils New Track 'Better,' Confirms New Album
by Josh Sharpe - August 07, 2024 Acclaimed pianist, composer, vocalist, and multidisciplinary artist Samora Pinderhughes has confirmed a new two-part album, Venus Smiles Not in the House of Tears. Ahead of the album, Pinderhughes unveils the first single, “Better”....
Video: Kamasi Washington and Jenn Nkiru Debut 'Get Lit' Short Film
by Josh Sharpe - June 20, 2024 Kamasi Washington and artist and director Jenn Nkiru have debuted the short film for “Get Lit”, starring legendary musician Saul Williams, longtime bandmember Patrice Quinn and Washington himself, with appearances from funk icon George Clinton, Inglewood rapper D Smoke, Willow Smith, Raphael Saadiq,...
Catpack Share Love Language Single 'The Top'
by Josh Sharpe - May 23, 2024 Catpack is the organic output of genuine friendship and collaborative spirit among three esteemed musicians, each bringing their unique sounds together to create something fresh and vibrant. ‘The Top’ is an ethereal and spacious voyage, layered with a multitude of synth-sounds and percussion. The so...
Video: Kamasi Washington and André 3000 Release 'Dream State'
by Stephi Wild - April 04, 2024 Kamasi Washington has released a new song, “Dream State” featuring André 3000, alongside an official visual. ...
Don Was Sets New Band 'Don Was And The Pan-Detroit Ensemble'
by Michael Major - March 19, 2024 Renowned musician Don Was forms a new band, Don Was and The Pan-Detroit Ensemble. Get the latest updates on their music and upcoming performances. Made up of stellar jazz musicians from his hometown, the band features longtime collaborators including Blue Note Records artist Dave McMurray on sax and...
Kamasi Washington Sets New Album 'Fearless Movement' For May Release
by Michael Major - March 06, 2024 Kamasi Washington will release his new album Fearless Movement. A new song, “Prologue,” debuts alongside a video directed by longtime collaborator AG Rojas and choreographed by Samantha Blake Goodman. Additionally, Washington unveils plans for an extensive North American tour kicking off May 4 at Ne...
Samora Pinderhughes Unveils New Song 'Keith Lamar: SWEET'
by Michael Major - February 20, 2024 Samora Pinderhughes unveils a new song, “Keith LaMar: Sweet,” alongside a film by the same name. The new track is built around a phone call with poet, teacher, musician, writer and painter Keith LaMar, who has spent over 30 years in solitary confinement on Death Row in Ohio after being framed for mu...
The Roots & Live Nation Urban Set 'Roots Picnic' 2024 Lineup
by Michael Major - February 19, 2024 Don't miss the blockbuster lineup featuring Lil Wayne, Jill Scott, André 3000, and more at the Roots Picnic 2024 celebration. As such, multi-GRAMMY Award-winning legend Lil Wayne will headline the festival with The Roots delivering a set highlighted by decades of definitive hits which will include s...
Terrace Martin Releases New Album 'Her Thoughts'
by Michael Major - February 12, 2024 Renowned as one of the world's leading jazz musicians and hip-hop producers, Martin's newest offering includes flavorful renditions of songs including SZA's “Snooze” (Winner, 2024 GRAMMY Best R&B song), “Kill Bill,” and “I Hate U,” to Coco Jones' “ICU” (Winner, 2024 GRAMMY Best R&B Performance), Sno...
BJ the Chicago Kid Announces 'The Gravy Tour'
by Michael Major - January 31, 2024 “The Gravy Tour” will begin on April 27th, 2024, in Alexandria, Virginia, at Birchmere Music Hall, making stops across North America in New York City, Chicago, Philadelphia, Nashville, Atlanta, and more before wrapping up in Honolulu, Hawaii at The Blue Note Hawaii on June 6th! Fans can expect to he...
Blue Lab Beats Announces New Album 'Blue Eclipse'
by Michael Major - January 26, 2024 Blue Eclipse heralds an exciting new era for Blue Lab Beats and the 12 songs reveal the depth and breadth of producer NK-OK, and multi-instrumentalist Mr DM's musical ambition. Featured guests include Mercury Prize nominated Kojey Radical alongside Daley on “Take Time,” IDK and Jay Prince on “Say Wo...
Jordin Sparks, Rufus Wainwright & More Join GRAMMY Awards Premiere Ceremony
by Michael Major - January 25, 2024 Acclaimed songwriter/producer, activist and current GRAMMY® nominee, Justin Tranter will host the 66th Annual GRAMMY Awards Premiere Ceremony®, live from Peacock Theater in Los Angeles. Kicking off the ceremony, the opening number will feature a performance by J. Ivy, Larkin Poe, Pentatonix, Sheila ...
Sinkane Announces New Album 'We Belong' For April Release
by Michael Major - January 23, 2024 Sinkane announces the release of their new album 'We Belong 'along with the release of their new single 'How Sweet Is Your Love.' His first full-length release since Dépaysé in 2019, We Belong is Sinkane's “love letter to Black music,” taking cues from gospel, Afrobeats, 70s funk, foundational soul ...
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....
Groundbreaking Bassist/Composer Kinga Głyk Unveils New Album 'Real Life'
by Michael Major - November 13, 2023 Recorded with GRAMMY Award-winning engineer/mixer Nic Hard (Snarky Puppy, Charlie Hunter, Ute Lemper) in multiple sessions during winter 2022-23 at Michael League's Estudi Vint in Catalonia, Spain, Real Life marks Kinga Głyk's first new album in more than four years as well as the most distinctive w...
Moonchild Reimagine Their Previous Hits In New Project 'Reflections'
by Michael Major - November 10, 2023 ‘Reflections' is the new EP from GRAMMY-nominated LA-trio Moonchild (aka Amber Navran, Andris Mattson, & Max Bryk). Inspired by the band's iconic Tiny Desk performance (now on 4.9 million views), the ‘Reflections' project sees the band reimagine and revisit old songs, including some of the trio's bi...
Brandon Williams Releases 5-Track Project 'The Lover's Suite'
by Michael Major - November 02, 2023 Multi-Award Winning Songwriter-Producer, BRANDON WILLIAMS Releases 5-Track Project, 'THE LOVER'S SUITE' - Check out the latest release from Brandon Williams, featuring five tracks of soulful music. Available now!...
Joe Santa Maria Works With Woodwinds & Electronics on 'Echo Deep'
by Michael Major - October 31, 2023 LA-based outsider artist Joe Santa Maria explores the combination of woodwinds and electronics on his latest album 'ECHO DEEP.' Joe Santa Maria, a fiery alto saxophonist with a strong command of post-bop vernacular, took a detour from earlier acoustic jazz releases The Illustrated Man (2012) and Int...
Moonchild Hypnotise With A Piano Rendition of 'Cure'
by Michael Major - October 19, 2023 Moonchild Hypnotise with a Piano Rendition of “Cure”. Grammy-nominated LA-trio Moonchild releases an acoustic version of their song 'Cure' from the upcoming EP 'Reflections.' The piano rendition offers a serene take on the original track....
LA3C Featuring Headliners Erykah Badu and Herbie Hancock Returns to DTLA
by Michael Major - September 19, 2023 Additional performances by Kamasi Washington, Terrace Martin, Marc Rebillet, Sudan Archives, Fred Armisen, Lonnie Holley, Aja Monet, Pauli the PSM, Novena Carmel, Shabazz Palaces, Yrsa Daley-Ward with The Josh Craig, Acyde, Siobhan Bell, Kilo Kish, Salami Rose Joe Louis, Def Rain and pop-up performa... |