Jamaica, Queens native Damien Escobar discovered his love for music at an early age. During…
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Girlfriend charged in death of Grammy-winning jazz drummer Lawrence Leathers
The jazz community is in shock after learning that Grammy Award-winning drummer Lawrence Leathers, 37,…
Squallè says his Swahili name describes him as an artist
Name: Squallè (Squah-LAY) City: Athens, Georgia Genre: Hip-hop Favorite artists: J. Cole and Meek Mill What does…
Dwele delighted fans with his ‘Winter White Nights’ show in Atlanta
Dwele brought his “Winter White Nights” tour to Atlanta during the holidays, headlining four sold-out…
Legendary jazz vocalist Nancy Wilson dead at 81
One of the most prolific jazz vocalists in the world has died, according to her…
Roy Hargrove, jazz great who worked with Erykah Badu and Common, dead at 49
Legendary jazz musician Roy Hargrove has died at the age of 49. According to Hargrove’s…
Robert Glasper on Common, fusing jazz and rap, and honoring Miles Davis
Robert Glasper has a way of telling engaging stories through music and with punch lines.…
Robert Glasper explains why Black people must vote in the November election
Robert Glasper reveals why Black people must vote in the November election.
Atlanta jazz legend Theresa Hightower dies of cancer at 64
Atlanta is a multi-faceted city when it comes to Black music and culture. Beyond hip-hop…
Common debuts his jazz hybrid group August Greene at ONE Musicfest 2018
August Greene — a hybrid of hip-hop and contemporary jazz featuring rapper Common, jazz pianist Robert…