Kanye West News

BIRDLAND will present Freda Payne in her album release concert “Let There Be Love” for one show only on Monday, November 22 at 7:00 PM.

Kacy Hill has released her new album, 'Simple, Sweet and Smiling', which was made in collaboration with producers who have worked with high-profile artists, such as Adele, Vampire Weekend, and Charli XCX. Listen to the full album now and see where you can see Kacy Live with new tour dates!

Hall and Oates' ‘Live At The Troubadour’ was initially released in CD and DVD format in 2008, however this is the first time the album will be available for fans in vinyl format. Plus, listen to the album on streaming now!

Don Toliver taps Travis Scott for “Flocky Flocky” (director Tyler Ross), the latest visual from his eagerly anticipated sophomore album Life of a DON. Watch the new video and see if Don Toliver is coming to a city near you on his Life of a DON Tour!

The Peggy Ramsay Foundation with Film4 and the Maria Bjornson Memorial Fund are delighted to announce the six winners of the Peggy Ramsay/Film4 Awards which celebrate and support emerging British writing talent.  

The box set will feature 2 transparent red LP’s and alternate artwork including a 40-page booklet and The Slow Rush 2050 calendar. Released on February 18 will feature two never-before-heard b-sides, the pre-album single “Patience”, plus additional extended versions and remixes including “Breathe Deeper (Lil Yachty Remix)” out today.

Shriver Hall Concert Series will open its 2021-22 season with a performance by the lauded Miró Quartet. The in-person concert features Mozart's String Quartet in B-flat Major, K. 458, 'Hunt;' Beethoven's String Quartet in A minor, Op. 132; and the world premiere of Pulitzer Prize-winning composer Caroline Shaw's Microfictions [Vol. I].

Give A Note Foundation, which provides support for K-12 public school music education programs nationwide, has announced a significant contribution from Atlanta-based Huber Engineered Materials (HEM), part of J.M. Huber Corporation, which is among the country's largest family-owned businesses.

Sage Gateshead has announced four new Artists In Residence; Martha Hill, Beccy Owen, Hannabiell Sanders and Sågaboi who started their residencies this September will work on ambitious projects that will culminate in new recordings and productions in 2022.

The Museum of Pop Culture today announced the opening of the traveling exhibition Contact High: A Visual History Of Hip-Hop.

Following the successful release of his Yellow EP, which garnered over 1 million Spotify streams and 97,000 YouTube views, Red consists of three songs by the artist about love. To introduce the EP release, Lake has released his music video, “Whistle,” choreographed by Matthew Pasterisa (Kanye West, Azealia Banks) and filmed by Christopher Soto.

It would appear that acclaimed baritone Sidney Outlaw is having the busiest year of his career. In addition to starring as composer Antonio Salieri in Opera San José’s new virtual production of Rimsky-Korsakov’s 'Mozart and Salieri,' Outlaw will be performing 'Barber of Seville,' 'Porgy and Bess,' and 'La Bohème.' BroadwayWorld speaks with Outlaw.

Variety Life Productions presents MIDSUMMER: A SHAKESPEARIENC, opening October 13 at Loft 51, 625 W 51st Street, NYC. Learn how to get tickets and more on the show.

Katie Kresek, Justin Levine, Charlie Rosen & Matt Stine have won the 2020 Tony Award for Best Orchestrations for MOULIN ROUGE!.

After releasing a number of EP tracks over the course of the summer -  today’s focus track, “Only A Fool,” arrives with a feature from singer-songwriter Samia and takes shape as a haunting, pared back ballad that builds from gentle piano and strings to bruising harmonies and melancholic beats.

Atlanta Chinese Dance Company will share a message of unity in diversity through an original production Together: Yingge and Hip Hop Unite on Saturday, October 2 at 7:30pm and Sunday, October 3 at 2:00pm at the Gas South Theater in Duluth, GA.

Black Violin is led by classically trained string players Wil B. (viola) and Kev Marcus (violin). Joining them onstage are DJ SPS and drummer Nat Stokes. The band uses their unique blend of classical and hip-hop music, often described as “classical boom,' to overcome stereotypes and encourage people of all ages, races and economic backgrounds to join together to break down cultural barriers. 

Jacob Jonas The Company– the 21st Century dance company that is quickly gaining acclaim and recognition for mixing contemporary ballet, breakdance and acrobatic movement – brings its boundless energy and visceral storytelling performance style to ACTIVATE LA, outdoor dance programs presented at three different venues across Los Angeles, including Century Park, an outdoor park in the heart of Century City at the Westside's premier office destination (October 1 and 2); ROW DTLA, an outdoor rooftop with sweeping views of DTLA (October 22-24); and Water Garden Santa Monica, an outdoor garden oasis at the premiere tech hub of the westside (November 12 and 13).

The album's lead single, 'Hanging On Your Hinges' is out now. After 18 months of lockdown, “Hanging On Your Hinges” is an optimistic yet defiant howl as the band get back to doing what they do best. 

The Grammy Award-winning producer has worked with talent like Beyonce, Madonna, Kanye West, and more. The 21-track visual album is available now on all streaming platforms.