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Penn Live Arts will host a festival curated by banjo player Béla Fleck featuring the Martin Hayes Duo, Dallahan, Nora Brown and others at the Annenberg Center for the Performing Arts.

Litvar has released BEING HERE, a folk-inflected album frontman Rex Thurstan wrote following the loss of his father, blending indie rock with new sonic textures.

Kirk Franklin shared a personal story about Whitney Houston during a visit to THE JENNIFER HUDSON SHOW, offering a heartfelt reflection during his sit-down with host Jennifer Hudson.

The band BELLES is set to release its debut album, according to a announcement from True Public Relations, with the record slated for an October release.

Sam First Jazz Club is set to present a lineup of Los Angeles-based artists, according to a venue announcement.

Folk band BUFFALO TRAFFIC JAM has released its debut album, PICTURES OF YOU, marking the group's first full-length project.

Joy Oladokun has released a new music video for the song KIND, offering fans a visual companion to the track.

EZ MIL has released 3RD WRLD VOL. 1, a new EP distributed via Interscope Capitol Labels Group, according to an announcement from the label.

A 13-track reggae and Pacific Island compilation reinterprets Diane Warren's songwriting catalog, featuring COMMON KINGS, Gramps Morgan, Pia Mia, Fiji and others via Island Empire.

Drew Parker announced a new collaboration with Steven Curtis Chapman on the faith-inspired track BLAME JESUS, blending country and Christian music influences.

Sheffield Theatres has announced a full lineup for OPEN WORKS, a new festival featuring premieres, staged readings, and industry talks across the Playhouse, Montgomery Theatre, and Montgomery Studio.

Downes Braide Association will release its sixth studio album via Cherry Red Records, with Geoff Downes and Chris Braide describing the project as a journey from darkness into light.

The new wave band behind THE SAFETY DANCE will bring new album ON THE MOON to the Totally Tubular Festival at The Rooftop at Pier 17 in New York as part of a North American tour.

Vancouver soul and blues quartet HONEYBEAR, THE BAND is set to perform at Toronto's Horseshoe Tavern following the release of its new single, "Just Your Fool."

Eliza Rose has released the bashment-tinged track KITE, produced by Sega Bodega, drawing on memories of early rave culture and underground club scenes.

Dave Angel announced his new album A TIME AND PLACE, drawing on jazz, soul and improvisational influences, alongside its first single, RÉFLEXION, featuring trumpeter Steve Waterman.

CORTIS released a new digital single titled MOTION featuring JUICY J, arriving as the group prepares to make its Lollapalooza Chicago debut.

SLAYYYTER released a new single titled BRAND NEW CHANEL$, adding to the pop artist's catalog of releases.

Here are a few top picks to consider this week including a free outdoor concert by Andrew Bird, Hadestown co-stars and real-life couple Eva Noblezada and Reeve Carney, a spate of Tony Bennett tributes, and more.

Construction has begun on the first phase of a capital campaign to restore Philadelphia's Sedgwick Theater, home to Quintessence Theatre, with work including facade repairs and a new marquee.

A 13-year-old gospel singer left Jennifer Hudson speechless during a performance segment on THE JENNIFER HUDSON SHOW, drawing a strong reaction from the host in the studio.

Jessica Simpson discussed her children potentially following her career path during a visit to THE JENNIFER HUDSON SHOW, in a conversation that also touched on her musical roots.

The Texas-based rock act announced the release of a new single, continuing the band's run of original material rooted in the state's music scene.

Guitarists Ian Moore, Johnny Moeller and Jesse Dayton have formed TEXAS HEADHUNTERS, a trio releasing a new album titled RISE AND SHINE.

Colby T. Helms released his single ARMED AND DANGEROUS ahead of his sophomore album ONE FOR THE LOSERS and announced headlining tour stops including Charleston, Nashville, and Richmond.