Bill Frisell's FIVE and Ambrose Akinmusire's OWL SONG Come to UCLA in October
by Stephi Wild
- Sep 26, 2023
Legendary Jazz guitarist Bill Frisell’s new band, FIVE and Grammy-nominated trumpeter, vocalist and composer, Ambrose Akinmusire’s ensemble, Owl Song, perform at UCLA’s Center for the Art of Performance (CAP UCLA) on Saturday, October 14 at 8 pm at The Theatre in Ace Hotel. Learn more about the performance and find out how to get tickets here!
FIVE and Owl Song Come to UCLA's Center for the Art of Performance in October
by Stephi Wild
- Sep 20, 2023
Legendary Jazz guitarist Bill Frisell’s new band, FIVE and Grammy-nominated trumpeter, vocalist and composer, Ambrose Akinmusire’s ensemble, Owl Song, perform at UCLA’s Center for the Art of Performance (CAP UCLA) on Saturday, October 14 at 8 pm at The Theatre in Ace Hotel. Learn more about the performance here!
Jazz Is Dead Announces New Album With Legendary Afrobeat Drummer Tony Allen
by Michael Major
- May 30, 2023
The genius that is Tony Allen departed this mortal world in April of 2020, but not without leaving an unmatched legacy that crossed oceans and borders, bridging cultures and forging a sound that changed music. As the drummer for Fela Kuti’s revolutionary Africa 70, Allen’s polyrhythmic drumming defined Afrobeat.
Interview: Daphne Kuhn Chats About Running THEATRE ON THE SQUARE
by Faeron Wheeler
- Mar 6, 2023
It's not often I get to talk about theatre happening up in Joburg. However, last year I met Daphne Kuhn - owner and artisitic director of Theatre on the Square - and have seen some of the amazing work done there. This year, I chatted to Daphne about her theatre, the challenges they've faced over the last few years and the exciting future.
Acclaimed Pianist Keiko Matsui Will Perform at Santa Fe Station in April
by Stephi Wild
- Dec 7, 2022
Acclaimed pianist, composer and humanitarian Keiko Matsui is returning to Las Vegas for a special performance at Chrome Showroom inside Santa Fe Station on Saturday, April 8, 2023 at 8 p.m. Tickets start at $32.50 plus applicable fees and go on sale Friday, Dec. 9, 2022 at 10 a.m.
Grammy-Nominated Jazz Vocalist Somi to Debut at Carnegie Hall in November
by Blair Ingenthron
- Oct 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.
Soweto Gospel Choir Brings All-New Show To The Majestic Next Month
by Stephi Wild
- Oct 13, 2022
Direct from South Africa, the three-time Grammy-winning Soweto Gospel Choir brings an all new concert commemorating the freedom movement in South Africa and the Civil Rights movement in the United States to Gettysburg College's Majestic Theater on Monday, Nov. 21 at 7:30 p.m.
651 ARTS Announces New Executive Director Toya Lillard
by A.A. Cristi
- Aug 8, 2022
651 ARTS - Brooklyn's premier organization for the African Diasporic performing arts - today named Toya Lillard as the renowned institution's Executive Director. Lillard, who initially joined 651 as Interim Executive Director in May of this year, was appointed in a more permanent capacity by the organization's Board of Trustees to a three-year term in the role.
Flushing Town Hall Welcomes Victor Provost in May
by Stephi Wild
- Apr 26, 2022
On Saturday, May 21st, steel pannist Victor Provost, who is widely regarded as one of the world's leading voices on the unique, and often misunderstood, steelpan, will deliver his signature Trinidadian steelpan performance at Flushing Town Hall.
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