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“I never really imagined (doing) anything other than doing what I’m doing. It has all felt like one continuous thing for me. I just want to understand music to the best of my ability.”

Mike Monford's The Cloth I'm Cut From is flowing, relaxed, open music, heavy on rhythm, melody and emotion; a microcosm of Detroit's diverse scenes. Surrounded by a large multi-generational ensemble — from seasoned vets like Jaribu Shahid and Pamela Wise, to young MC Napi Devi — Monford features performances from Detroit's Cliff Bell's.

After a remarkable tenure, Ginger Poole bids farewell to Mill Mountain Theatre as Producing Artistic Director. Poole's leadership revitalized the theatre twice, navigating financial struggles and the challenges of the COVID-19 pandemic.

The Human Artistry Campaign supports the ELVIS Act, which aims to protect individuals' voice, image, and likeness against irresponsible AI.

Fans of the movie The Sound Of Music will find real treasures here - some that they've waited a long time for.

With an alternate version of “Edelweiss,” the Super Deluxe Edition offers never-before-heard alternate takes of the film’s iconic songs, including such favorites as “My Favorite Things” featuring Julie Andrews and cast, “The Sound of Music,” “Something Good,” “Sixteen Going On Seventeen,” “Maria,” and over 40 other previously unreleased tracks.

Chuck Wicks and Shiners Nashville celebrate their first year at the Woolworth Theatre with a 'Day of Recognition' honor from Tennessee Governor Bill Lee.

A Trump-appointed judge has deemed the anti-drag law in Tennessee unconstitutional, citing that the law is a free speech violation. 

The American Repertory Theater (A.R.T.) at Harvard University celebrated Harvard President Lawrence S. Bacow and Adele Fleet Bacow for their impact on the arts at Harvard and beyond at the theater’s annual gala last Monday, May 8.

Tennessee Performing Arts Center (TPAC) has announced the selection of a global architecture team including the innovative and internationally acclaimed BIG (Bjarke Ingels Group), the national award-winning performing arts architecture firm William Rawn Associates and the award-winning Nashville-based EOA Architects for the design of a new performance home.

Byrne made history earlier this year when her “It Don’t Fade” music video was added to rotation on CMT Music, marking the first nationally broadcast kiss between two trans lesbians. Her most recent single “Come On” was also praised by NPR Music, who said “You could call ‘Come On’ the ‘I Will Survive’ of early 2023.” 

Gov. Bill Lee of Tennessee has release his latest budget proposal, which includes a $200 million grant to help the Tennessee Performing Arts Center find a new home.

BAM Live at Fort Greene Park, is a free concert series that brings Brooklyn residents together for live outdoor music and performances. Produced by Danny Kapilian, this year's concerts will take place over two weekends—Saturdays and Sundays, October 1 & 2 and October 8 & 9.

BAM (Brooklyn Academy of Music) has announced the lineup for BAM Live at Fort Greene Park, its free concert series that brings Brooklyn residents together for live outdoor music and performances.

Beat the heat and check out the best live music South Florida has to offer! On the first Friday of every month, “Old Town” in Pompano Beach becomes the epicenter for art, food, and music!

Executive Producer of Theatre Memphis, Debbie Litch, has been named the recipient of the highest honor in the Tennessee arts with the Tennessee Governor's Arts Award.

BAM R&B Festival returns for two weekends of free performances at Fort Greene Park, set for Saturdays and Sundays, October 2—3 and October 9—10. The widely-known festival, which has grown to become one of Brooklyn's beloved outdoor traditions, brings together the community and groundbreaking artists—from music legends to bold new voices across the genre of R&B.

Downtown Urban Arts Festival has announced the honored plays from its 19th season including Antoinette Ellis-Williams, won Best Play for her solo performance of Scarf Diaries. Mary E. Weems won Best Short Play for Slapped.

Hailed by the New York Times as the summer event that “revolutionized the modern rock festival,” Bonnaroo has drawn high-profile media attention and critical acclaim for two groundbreaking decades. 

Darius de Haas has a long and respected career making music on the stage, and now he has a lot of new fans, thanks to an insanely popular TV show on Amazon Prime. Here he is in action.