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STEFA* Taps Members of Combo Chimbita for New Single 'Sonambula'
by Josh Sharpe - Jun 12, 2024

STEFA*—the project of Queens-raised Colombian-American artist stefa marin alarcón (they/them)—is sharing 'Sonambula,' the lead track off their debut album Born With An Extra Rib, arriving June 28. Listen to the new track!

Suzan-Lori Parks to Bring 6-Piece Band Sula & the Joyful Noise to Joe's Pub
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 17, 2024

Suzan-Lori Parks will bring her 6-piece band, Sula & the Joyful Noise to Joe’s Pub for a one night only engagement. Learn how to purchase tickets.

'Québecois Meets Polka' Comes to Flushing Town Hall This Weekend
by Stephi Wild - Feb 27, 2024

Flushing Town Hall's Global Mashup series continues with its upcoming performance on March 2 at 8 p.m., 'Québecois Meets Polka.' Learn more about the show and how to get tickets here!

globalFEST Announces Lineup for 21st Edition at Lincoln Center
by Stephi Wild - Oct 19, 2023

New York’s globalFEST makes its highly anticipated return for its 21st year to Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts (LCPA) with a full day of music and performances on Sunday, January 14, 2024, as part of Lincoln Center Presents.

Queens Rising Announces Open Call For Submissions June Gallery Show Featuring Queens Artists
by Stephi Wild - May 9, 2023

Queens Rising is holding an open call for Queens-based visual artists to present work in a month-long gallery show entitled Queens Seen: What Artists are Creating in the World's Borough. In partnership with Culture Lab LIC, this gallery show will highlight a variety of work intended to show the brilliance, creativity, and beauty of some of the visual art happening in Queens.

AJOYO, Gili Yalo & More to Perform at BAMcafé Live 2023
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 11, 2023

BAM (Brooklyn Academy of Music) has announced details for its 2023 spring lineup for BAMcafé Live.

VIDEO: ZG Smith Releases Official Video for Title Track To Debut EP 'Nighttime Animal'
by Michael Major - Feb 2, 2023

The Nashville-based artist ZG Smith premiered the official video for the title track to his debut EP Nighttime Animal. The EP was co-produced by Smith and Jonathan Smalt, producer and drummer for Devon Gilfillian, and also features Gilfilian himself (“Hooks”), Taylor Thompson (Bass), Blake Reams (pedal steel) and Josh Baylock (keyboards). 

ZG Smith Releases New Single 'Sure Thing' from Debut EP 'Nighttime Animal'
by Michael Major - Jan 19, 2023

After fronting the roots-music duo Smooth Hound Smith and exploring his own unique blend of spaced-out psychedelic folk music, the EP was co-produced by Smith and Jonathan Smalt, producer and drummer for Devon Gilfillian, and also features Gilfilian himself (“Hooks”), Taylor Thompson (Bass), Blake Reams (pedal steel) and Josh Baylock (keyboards). 

Poetry Unplugged: Shock Value! Comes to The August Wilson African American Cultural Center Next Month
by Stephi Wild - Dec 16, 2022

Poetry Unplugged returns to the main stage of the August Wilson African American Cultural Center (AWAAC), 980 Liberty Avenue in Pittsburgh, on Friday, January 20, 2023, 8:00 pm, with Shock Value!, a night featuring a daring and diverse group of critically-acclaimed spoken word artists including Danny Simmons, Jr. with bassist and Pittsburgh native Dwayne Dolphin, Malcolm Jamal Warner, poets Tira Yasmine and Taalam Acey and poet/DJ Rich Medina.

BAM Announces 2023 Winter�"Spring Season Featuring Zadie Smith's Playwriting Debut, US Premiere of AGUA & More
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 8, 2022

BAM will gather audiences and communities together for a thrilling range of performances in its winter-spring 2023 season.

ZG Smith Announces Debut EP 'Nighttime Animal' with Title Track Co-Written with Kyshona
by Michael Major - Nov 10, 2022

Smith released the EP’s title track “Nighttime Animal” that was co-written with Kyshona. The six-song EP finds the singer, songwriter, producer and guitarist stepping out on his own following 10+ years fronting the acclaimed roots-music duo Smooth Hound Smith and exploring his own unique blend of spaced-out psychedelic folk music.

ZG Smith Releases Debut Single 'Let Me Back In'
by Michael Major - Oct 13, 2022

Following more than a decade as the frontman and principal songwriter of the accomplished Americana duo Smooth Hound Smith, ZG Smith steps out on his own with the release of his debut single “Let Me Back In.' The song was co-produced by Smith alongside Jonathan Smalt (Devon Gilfillian) and features Antibalas’ Ray Mason on trombone.

Ghost Funk Orchestra Releases New Single 'Why?'
by Michael Major - Sep 28, 2022

The spare, cascading vocals accentuate the lush instrumental orchestrations composed, performed, arranged and produced by multi-instrumentalist Seth Applebaum, whose latest brainchild was conceived and conceptualized during The Great Pause of 2020, a time of tension, bewilderment and isolation.

Hardly Strictly Bluegrass Announces 'Out Of The Park' Lineup
by Michael Major - Aug 24, 2022

Hardly Strictly Bluegrass announces “Out Of The Park” lineup of nighttime, post festival shows. Partnering with local venues, HSB announces shows with Marcus Mumford, Bonny Light Horseman, Antibalas, Aoife O’Donovan, Sarah Shook & The Disarmers, Moonalice, Jimmie Dale Gilmore, and Waco Brothers & Bob Schneider with the Hazel Dickens documentary.

Hardly Strictly Bluegrass Announces Second Round of Artists Slated to Perform
by Michael Major - Aug 10, 2022

The three-day, multi-stage free music festival who last month announced an initial list of participants has now added Emmylou Harris, Jerry Harrison & Adrian Belew – Remain In Light, Tré Burt, Mekit, Jake Blount, The Brothers Comatose, Seratones, The Tallest Man On Earth, Sarah Shook & the Disarmers, and Antibalas to its ever expanding line up.

Sam Sklover & Friends & Family & More Release Debut Album 'It's Just Business Babe, Part 1'
by Michael Major - May 25, 2022

Co-produced by Joe Crispiano (Sharon Jones & The Dap-Kings) and Quinn McCarthy (Solange, Esperanza Spalding, Antibalas), the album is an ode to the golden age of everything from hip-hop to the Grateful Dead and aims to prove one thing - things only get better with age.

See Andrew Barth Feldman, Ann Hampton Callaway & More This Week at Feinstein's/54 Below
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 17, 2022

This week, FEINSTEIN’S/54 BELOW, Broadway’s Supper Club & Private Event Destination, will present some of the brightest stars from Broadway, cabaret, jazz, and beyond.

VIDEO: Say She She Release 'Blow My Mind' Video
by Michael Major - May 17, 2022

Produced by Eraserhood Sound, the song follows their recently released debut single and video “Forget Me Not” (produced by Sergio Rios) – both tracks have earned early support from KCRW’s Morning Becomes Eclectic. The band will release their debut 45 Forget Me Not b/w Blow My Mind. Watch the new music video now!

Say She She Release New Single 'Blow My Mind'
by Michael Major - Mar 22, 2022

Say She She have released their fiery and seductive sophomore single “Blow My Mind.” The song follows their recently released debut single and video “Forget Me Not” – both tracks have earned early support from KCRW’s Morning Becomes Eclectic. Watch the new music video now!

Pimps Of Joytime Release Title Track 'Reachin' Up' Featuring Marcus Farrar Of Antibalas & Carol C (Si*Sé)!
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 5, 2022

Riding high from the release of their latest singles 'Lesson' and 'Are You Gonna?,' Pimps of Joytime release the third single and title track 'Reachin' Up' featured on their much-anticipated new studio album, Reachin' Up, on Friday, March 4, 2022 on Regime Music Group. An intersection of Brooklyn's indie music scene, New Orleans funk and San Francisco soul, the PJT's new studio album, Reachin' Up, drops worldwide on Friday, April 15, 2022.