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Natalie Merchant Debuts New Single 'Tower of Babel'
by Michael Major - March 30, 2023 The track features arrangements by trombone player Steve Davis, and follows the first single and video, “Come On, Aphrodite”—featuring Abena Koomson-Davis—from Merchant’s forthcoming album Keep Your Courage. Produced by Merchant, Keep Your Courage is the artist’s ninth solo studio album, and the lat...
Natalie Merchant Adds New Dates to Her European 'Keep Your Courage' Tour
by Michael Major - March 17, 2023 Natalie Merchant, the critically acclaimed American singer-songwriter, is set to embark on a UK tour to promote her forthcoming album, Keep Your Courage. Over the years, she has collaborated with a wide range of artists, including Billy Bragg, Gavin Bryars, David Byrne, The Chieftains, Cowboy Junkie...
Video: Natalie Merchant Debuts 'Come On, Aphrodite' Music Video
by Michael Major - March 16, 2023 Natalie Merchant unveils a new video for her latest single “Come On, Aphrodite”—watch here. Filmed in Brooklyn, New York, the new video is directed by Matthew Shattuck (Foo Fighters, John Legend) and edited by Andrew Pulaski (Joey Bada$$, A$AP Ferg). Watch the new music video now!...
Natalie Merchant Unveils New Single 'Come On, Aphrodite'
by Michael Major - February 15, 2023 It is the first track released from Merchant’s forthcoming album, Keep Your Courage, and establishes the record’s themes of love and passion as essential to the human experience. Merchant’s ninth solo studio album, and the latest new material since 2014’s self-titled record, Keep Your Courage will b...
Grammy-Nominated Jazz Vocalist Somi to Debut at Carnegie Hall in November
by Blair Ingenthron - October 23, 2022 Somi is preparing to make her debut performance at Carnegie Hall with her own band on November 18. This highly-anticipated debut concert will offer a transatlantic mix of modern jazz, soul, and African pop, calling upon Somi's all-star tribute to the great “Mama Africa” on Zenzile....
92NY to Present MILOŠ in Concert This Month
by Blair Ingenthron - October 16, 2022 The 92nd Street Y, New York (92NY), one of New York's leading cultural venues, will present MILOŠ, guitar, plays Bach, Albeniz, Villa-Lobos, and more, on October 28, 2022 at 7:30pm ET at the Kaufmann Concert Hall. The concert will also be available for viewing online for 72 hours from time of broadc...
Henrik Schwarz Drops Remix of Ladysmith Black Mambazo Track 'Ayikh' Indaw' Enjengekhaya'
by Michael Major - July 01, 2022 German dance music visionary Henrik Schwarz has remixed the Ladysmith Black Mambazo track ‘Ayikh’ Indaw’ Enjengekhaya.’ This brand-new rework sees Schwarz reimagine the Ladysmith Black Mambazo sonic story, placing the sound in an electronic music context while remaining true and respectful to its or...
SOMI & Gregory Porter to Release 'Love Taste Like Strawberries'
by Michael Major - February 10, 2022 On February 11th and just in time for Valentine’s Day, Grammy-nominated vocalist SOMI will release her new single, “Love Tastes Like Strawberries,” featuring two-time Grammy Award-winning songwriter and vocalist Gregory Porter. The track is from Somi’s fifth studio album, Zenzile: The Reimagination ...
SOMI to Release New Album ZENZILE: THE REIMAGINATION OF MIRIAM MAKEBA
by Marissa Tomeo - January 23, 2022 On March 4, 2022, Grammy-nominated vocalist, and songwriter Somi will release her new album, Zenzile: The Reimagination Of Miriam Makeba, a celebration of the late Makeba’s invaluable musical contributions and messages of social justice. The album, which will be released on the artist’s Salon Africa...
Latin-Infused Jazz Duo ARIELLA Announce Simultaneous 4-City Virtual Tour
by Chloe Rabinowitz - September 30, 2020 With a fervor for blues, jazz and vintage soul, enigmatic duo, ARIELLA, passionately transcend boundaries, transporting listeners to the heart of what makes music timeless. It's a fluid daydream, seeping....
Milky Chance Releases Video for 'Oh Mama'
by Kaitlin Milligan - November 25, 2019 Milky Chance – the German duo known for their global hits and eclectic electro-pop sound – released the music video for 'Oh Mama' off of Mind The Moon, their latest studio album via BMG....
Anthony Hamilton Answers Earth's Call and Joins Essence Festival
by Kaitlin Milligan - May 01, 2019 In a three-day immersive experience, Grammy Award winning artist Anthony Hamilton will join the ranks of other world-famous musicians and scientists to put a focus on climate-change solutions.... |