Roy Ayers, whose hypnotic vibraphone playing and genre-blending compositions transformed jazz and influenced generations of musicians across multiple genres, died Tuesday in New York City.
Album of the Year nominee André 3000 won’t attend the Grammy Awards. The announcement comes as a disappointment to fans who were anticipating his first
Marshall Allen, leader of the Sun Ra Arkestra, releases his debut solo album New Dawn on Feb. 14 at age 100. The album showcases his
Monique Nikkole‘s 2024 has been memorable. She received her first Grammy nomination for her work on Antonio Vergara’s blues album “The Fury.” She performed spoken
Summer Dennis is one of the artists you need to watch out for in 2025. She released one of the best songs of 2024 titled
Andre 3000‘s artistic metamorphosis stands as a testament to the ever-evolving nature of musical expression. The former Outkast member’s transition from rap superstar to flautist
Musical virtuoso’s unprecedented impact reverberates through generations of artists The end of an era The music world lost one of its most influential pioneers with
From watching his father perform with jazz luminaries as a child to producing for hip-hop royalty, Karriem Riggins has spent his life at the intersection
On November 15, 2024, the legendary R&B group Dru Hill received a monumental honor in their hometown of Baltimore, as street names were unveiled to
André 3000, the visionary artist from Outkast, has orchestrated one of music’s most intriguing transformations with his latest release New Blue Sun. The album, a
Doja Cat has continued to tease fans about a new album with a since-deleted song titles list. The announcement comes after her recent success at
“An old-time drummer who tries to play with feeling.” This is how Roy Haynes preferred to describe himself, though his legacy spans far beyond such
Lou Donaldson, the iconic alto saxophonist who helped shape the soul of American jazz, passed away on Nov. 9 at 98, leaving behind an extraordinary
André 3000‘s transformative journey from OutKast legend to jazz innovator reached a pivotal milestone as his instrumental album New Blue Sun secured a coveted Album
Quincy Jones has been laid to rest. His influence on music spans over seven decades, during which he earned 80 Grammy nominations and 28 Grammy
Quincy Jones — best known as the producer of the late Michael Jackson’s Thriller album for working with the likes of Frank Sinatra and Ray
The music world is buzzing with an electrifying array of new releases this week, showcasing the industry’s diverse talent and creativity. From hip-hop heavyweights to
Recording artist Juicy J, a prominent figure from the legendary Memphis hip-hop group Three 6 Mafia, has made waves with his latest release, a jazz-infused
Soulful jazz singer Samara Joy will perform at the Ravinia in Highland Park, Illinois, during a stop on her national tour. Joy, who will appear
If you haven’t seen Robert Glasper and J. Ivy in concert before, your chance to do so will come in August 2024. The two artists
