PBS North Carolina has announced the launch of Shaped by Sound, a 13-part original music performance series debuting Thursday, February 6. The series highlights North…
“Shaped by Sound” Celebrates North Carolina’s Musical Legacy
Tag: Jazz
Joni Mitchell Archives, Vol. 4: A Deep Dive into Her Jazz Evolution (1976-1980)
Rhino Records has released Joni Mitchell Archives, Vol. 4: The Asylum Years (1976-1980), marking the latest entry in the ongoing, GRAMMY-winning series. This volume continues…
Harpist Tasha Smith Godinez Introduces ‘Passion Flower’ Featuring Viola and Percussion
“Passion Flower” is the first single from San Diego harpist Tasha Smith Godinez’s upcoming album, A New Day. This piece features Godinez on a 47-string…
The Clarinet, a Wind Instrument with a Rich Timbre and a Wide Tonal Palette
(headline image: MVRVMV Bb clarinet, ebony) The clarinet is a versatile wind instrument that has been a staple in various genres of music for centuries.…
Ona Kirei Stirs our emotions with Full new Luna
Ona K – Full, New, Luna (2024) Remarkable singer, multi-instrumentalist and composer Ona Kirei, also known as Ona K, is a United states-based Spanish vocalist.…
First Week of Mujeres en Vivo 2024 Concerts
Mujeres en Vivo 2024 (Women Live 2024) will begin on Friday, March 8, International Women’s Day in Madrid, Spain. There are plenty of concerts to…
Estrella Acosta Celebrates the Songs of Rural Cuban Women
Estrella Acosta – Tierra – Songs by Cuban Women (eStar, 2023) Tierra – Songs by Cuban Women presents the soulful and delightful vocals of Netherlands-based…
Count Basie Orchestra Swings The Blues
The Count Basie Orchestra – Basie Swings The Blues (Candid, 2023) Basie Swings The Blues brings together an extraordinary lineup of musical talents, including George…
Banjo, Tabla, and Bass Converge: ‘As We Speak’ by Béla Fleck, Zakir Hussain, and Edgar Meyer
Béla Fleck, Zakir Hussain, and Edgar Meyer – As We Speak (Thirty Tigers, 2023) Béla Fleck, Zakir Hussain, Edgar Meyer, and Rakesh Chaurasia have created…
Montreal International Jazz Festival 2023: a celebration of jazz, blues, soul and world music!
In our annual photo essay from one of the world’s top jazz festivals, we share a range of musical highlights across genres. The Montreal International…