Julia Easterlin News

Touré—who is known as the “Hendrix of the Sahara” and the son of the late Desert Blues pioneer Ali Farka Touré—spent two years making Les Racines, representing a deep reconnection with the Songhai music of Northern Mali known as Desert Blues, made famous by his father. Watch the music video for the new album now!

The BSO and Thomas Wilkins are delighted to present Us: Sessions, a collaborative video series with Boston-based hip-hop artist Moe Pope and the award-winning band STL GLD, marking the first public manifestation of a partnership, which began in 2018 during the BSO's three-year residency in Jamaica Plain. T

Boston Symphony Orchestra has announced their upcoming programming including newly recorded videos launching in November and December, plus Music In Changing Times and more.

The new video from Hite, entitled 'Paste' has premiered via Paste Magazine. The song is from her debut album 'Light Of A Strange Day' out now via Six Degrees Records. Hite is the new project from Julia Easterlin and the follow up to her collaboration with Malian guitarist Vieux Farka Toure on their #1 iTunes world charting album, 'Touristes.

Every Thursday this winter and spring, BRIC's new concert series BRIC House Sessions explores a wide array of genres - like a playlist come to life - with musicians who are pushing music forward in extraordinary and inventive ways. Spanning two stages, BRIC House Sessions starts with a set by local musicians and DJs on the Stoop overlooking the Gallery, followed by a session with a featured artist inside the state-of-the-art BRIC House Ballroom - one of the best new spaces for live music in Brooklyn. The series continues on April 6 with a performance headlined by celebrated Malian musician Vieux Farka Toure and featuring an opening set by Innov Gnawa.

The debut album from Hite entitled 'Light Of A Strange Day' is set for release March 24th via Six Degrees Records.

In Its Award-Winning Arts Center in Downtown Brooklyn, BRIC Presents and Incubates Fresh Work by Artists and Media-Makers Reflecting NYC's Diversity.

On Wednesday, April 6, 2016, the National YoungArts Foundation (YoungArts) welcomed more than 250 of New York City's top cultural and community leaders, philanthropists, celebrities and art aficionados to the YoungArts New York Inaugural Gala at The Metropolitan Museum of Art's Temple of Dendur in the Sackler Wing. The sold-out evening raised nearly half a million dollars and celebrated the organization's 35 years of support and lasting impact on young talent in the cultural capital of New York and across the nation. Presented in collaboration with luxury brand Swarovski, the event was hosted by honorary co-chairs and YoungArts artistic advisors Mikhail Baryshnikov, Artistic Director of the Baryshnikov Arts Center (BAC), and renowned opera singer Pla?cido Domingo, as well as gala co-chairs Sarah Arison and Agnes Gund.

In the summer of 2014, as Malian guitarist Vieux Farka Touré passed through New York, he got together with American vocalist Julia Easterlin for an impromptu studio session. Though this was the first time the two had met, in that session something divine happened, transcending what each was capable of on their own. Thus their collaboration was born and an entire album project, Touristes, conceived; to examine their respective musical roots and passions together and transform what they find into something entirely new and unique.

Just announced! The NYC debut of ELIJAH JAMAL QUINTET and Guests performing on Friday, September 4!  The quintet is led by saxophonist and composer Elijah Jamal Balbed, a Washington DC native named 'Best Tenor Saxophonist' and 'Best New Jazz Musician' by the Washington City Paper. 

In the summer of 2014, as Malian guitarist Vieux Farka Touré passed through New York, he got together with American vocalist Julia Easterlin for an impromptu studio session. Though this was the first time the two had met, in that session something divine happened, transcending what each was capable of on their own. Thus their collaboration was born and an entire album project, Touristes, conceived; to examine their respective musical roots and passions together and transform what they find into something entirely new and unique.

New York Live Arts presents its 2015 Gala, taking place tonight, March 10 at SIR Stage37. Co-chaired by Laurie Anderson, Slobodan Randjelovic and Jon Stryker, the Gala will launch the 2015 Live Ideas festival, guest curated by Laurie Anderson.

New York Live Arts today announced details for their 2015 Gala, taking place March 10 at SIR Stage37. Co-chaired by Laurie Anderson, Slobodan Randjelovic and Jon Stryker, the Gala will launch the 2015 Live Ideas festival, guest curated by Laurie Anderson.

The McKittrick Hotel (530 W 27th Street, New York, NY), home of Sleep No More, will once again celebrate New Year's Eve amongst several rooms of The McKittrick, tonight, December 31st. The King's Winter Masquerade, which begins at 10:30 p.m. immediately following that evening's performance of Sleep No More, will feature specially-created theatrical and music performances throughout several rooms of The McKittrick, as well as full open bar, live entertainment, and Sleep No More-inspired surprises.

The McKittrick Hotel (530 W 27th Street, New York, NY), home of Sleep No More, will once again celebrate New Year's Eve amongst several rooms of The McKittrick, on Tuesday, December 31st. The King's Winter Masquerade, which begins at 10:30 p.m. immediately following that evening's performance of Sleep No More, will feature specially-created theatrical and music performances throughout several rooms of The McKittrick, as well as full open bar, live entertainment, and Sleep No More-inspired surprises. Ticket packages, including party entry with or without dinner and show options, are on-sale now. Those booking dinner will dine in the newly opened The Heathrestaurant. For tickets and info, visit http://mckittrickhotel.com/wintermasquerade/.