Birdland Jazz Club and Birdland Theater will present a full slate of performances from November 17–30, including appearances ...

By Is’haq Modibbo KawuFor practically every member of my generation, Fela Anikulapo-Kuti’s music, and his very inspired commitment to a vision of society that placed the interest of the people at the ...

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High school football season is upon us, and you need a playlist. How about throwing it back to '90s country in 2025? There is something about a Friday night under the big lights, hanging with friends ...

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San Rafael native Jackie Ryan didn’t set out to sing jazz. Her early tastes ran toward soul singers like Gladys Knight and Sam Cooke, and she spent seven years touring the country with an R&B revue ...

Chuck Mangione, a prolific composer and musician who released 30 albums in his career, died July 22, a statement from his family confirmed. He was 84. "The family of Chuck Mangione is deeply saddened ...

What do “Wichita Lineman,” “Close To You,” “Julia,” and “Alone Again Naturally” have in common? Jazz-level chord progressions hiding in plain sight. In this video, we break down how songwriters like ...

The week’s options for live music in New Orleans include a milestone birthday for a local blues legend and a two-night stand from a modern jazz saxophonist. SATURDAY, BJ’S LOUNGE The Little Freddie ...

Hear tracks by Sarah McLachlan, Camilo, Us3 and others. By Jon Pareles Every Friday, pop critics for The New York Times weigh in on the week’s most notable new tracks. Listen to the Playlist on ...

The legendary singer-songwriter also shared the previously unreleased 1980 demo "Be Cool" Marina Watts is a Digital Writer, Music at PEOPLE. She has been working at PEOPLE since 2024. Her work has ...