Saul Williams

National Center for Choreography - Akron Unveils New Creative Administration Research Program Cohort
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 23, 2025

The National Center for Choreography - Akron (NCCAkron) is welcoming the sixth cohort of their Creative Administration Research program.

Ellen Reid Taps Shabaka Hutchings on 'Spiritual Sun'
by Josh Sharpe - Aug 7, 2024

Pulitzer Prize-winning composer Ellen Reid — best known for her works that span opera, sound design, film scoring, avant-pop, and more — shares 'Spiritual Sun,' the latest preview from Big Majestic, which is out August 30. Accompanying Reid on 'Spiritual Sun' is the musician and composer Shabaka Hutchings.

New York Live Arts Reveals Fall 2024 Programming
by Stephi Wild - Aug 2, 2024

New York Live Arts has announced Fall 2024 programming. Learn more about the lineup here!

New York Live Arts Reveals Fall 2024 Programming Featuring STILL/HERE 30th Anniversary & More
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 1, 2024

New York Live Arts has revealed its Fall 2024 programming. See the full lineup and learn how to purchase tickets.

The John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts Unveils 2024�"2025 Jazz Season
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 25, 2024

The Kennedy Center’s 2024–2025 Jazz season—the 14th presented under Artistic Director for Jazz Jason Moran—will explore the uncharted, unplanned, and thrilling expression of “open play.” Learn more and see how to purchase tickets!

New York Live Arts Reveals Fall 2024 Programming
by Stephi Wild - Jun 21, 2024

New York Live Arts has announced Fall 2024 programming. All Live Arts Fall 2024 season presentation tickets are on sale now.

Video: Kamasi Washington and Jenn Nkiru Debut 'Get Lit' Short Film
by Josh Sharpe - Jun 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, Robert Glasper and a number of others. Watch the video now!

of Montreal Unveils “Soporific Cell” Single
by Josh Sharpe - May 14, 2024

of Montreal will release the brand new studio album Lady On The Cusp this Friday, May 17 on Polyvinyl Record Co. Now, the band offers one more early taste of the new collection with the devotional R&B surrealist fantasy of “Soporific Cell”, influenced by the Afro-Futurism of Saul Williams' 'Neptune Frost', the novels of Ursula K Le Guin, and the band Hot Chocolate. Listen to a new single!

Alan Cumming and Ari Shapiro & More Set for Los Angeles Philharmonic The Ford 2024 Season
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 16, 2024

The Los Angeles Philharmonic Association has revealed The Ford’s 2024 season, featuring performances from July 14 to October 31. See who is featured and learn how to purchase tickets.

The 26th Annual Sundance ASCAP Music Café Partners with Acura for Two Days of Live Music
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 8, 2024

The 26th Annual Sundance ASCAP Music Café Partners with Acura for Two Days of Live Music

2024 NYC Winter Jazzfest Announces Final Lineup For 20th Anniversary Season
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 6, 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.

NJPAC to Present Tribute to Max Roach With Cassandra Wilson Concert and Film Screening
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 29, 2023

New Jersey Performing Arts Center will celebrate the centennial and impact of percussionist, drummer, jazz composer, and social activist Max Roach.

NJPAC Announces Winter Jazz 2024 Line-up Including Max Roach Centennial Celebrations
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 28, 2023

The New Jersey Performing Arts Center (NJPAC) announces 2024 Winter Jazz performances including Max Roach Centennial Celebrations, All-Star Musical Exploration of Peggy Lee-Frank Sinatra, and more.

2024 NYC WINTER JAZZFEST Celebrates 20 Seasons With the Full Spectrum of Jazz, January 10-18
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 20, 2023

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

Allen Ginsberg Tribute 'The Fall of America Vol II' Out Now
by Michael Major - Oct 12, 2023

The album features performances by Ai Weiwei, Philip Glass, Anne Waldman, Thurston Moore With Saul Williams, Devendra Banhart, Miho Hatori, Jack Dangers, Yoni Wolf, Fennesz & Taylor Deupree, Stephen Hillage & Miquette Giraudy, Kai Campos & CJ Mirra, DJ Spooky / Aka That Subliminal Kid Feat Antoine Drye, and more.

Opera Parallele & Transgender District Announces EXPANSIVE 2023 Showcase Artists
by Blair Ingenthron - May 20, 2023

Building on the overwhelming success of last year's Expansive initiative, Opera Parallèle and The Transgender District have announced plans to renew their collaboration and present a showcase of transgender and non-binary classical artists for two performances at 7.30 p.m. on Thursday, August 3 and Friday, August 4 at A.C.T.'s intimate Strand Theater.

Harlem Stage to Present 2023 Edition of E-MOVES in April
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 30, 2023

Harlem Stage will present the 2023 edition of E-Moves, the institution’s signature dance series, which for more than 20 years has convened choreographers, dancers, artists, and musicians of color in an exploration of movement and message.

Young Jimmy Releases Cover of Nirvana's 'Come As You Are'
by Blair Ingenthron - Mar 19, 2023

Young Jimmy has a genre defying sound dubbed HOOD ROCK, showcasing a dynamic rock rhythm in reinterpreted Nirvana classic: 'COME AS YOU ARE'.

Santigold Announces 'Noble Champions' Podcast Featuring Idris Elba, Olivia Wilde & More
by Michael Major - Oct 24, 2022

The first season features guests: Tunde Adebimpe, Yasiin Bey (fka Mos Def), Sanford Biggers, Bun B, Idris Elba, Mary Anais Heglar, Dan Kovalik, Resmaa Menakem, Questlove, Rebecca Walker, Olivia Wilde, Saul Williams, and Angela Yee. Listen to the podcast trailer now!

Mykki Blanco Releases New Album 'Stay Close To The Music'
by Michael Major - Oct 14, 2022

Their new full-length album Stay Close To Music, available today via Transgressive, is unlike anything they have released before. Adventurous and expansive, it shatters any previously held assumptions about Mykki’s artistry, leaving them free to define their sound for themselves.