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Fats Waller: Composer, Pianist and Clown Prince of Jazz
On May 21, 1904, Thomas Wright "Fats" Waller was born to Adeline Locket Waller, a musician and Rev. Edward Martin…
Bessie Smith: The Empress of the Blues
On April 15, 1894, Bessie Smith was born in Chattanooga, Tennessee. Her parents and brother had died by the time…
Harlem’s Forgotten Odeon 145th Street Theatre
The Harlem Renaissance was a period of flourishing arts, with New York City's Harlem neighborhood offering…
Irv Lyons Jr. Releases New Album, Nominated for 2025 Native American Music Awards
Irv Lyons Jr has released his newest album Euphonius, two songs of which have been nominated for the 2025 Native…
A Look Into Utica-based J. Schnitt’s New Album and the Wonders of Society
Folk singer-songwriter J. Schnitt’s new album, To Obscurity and Beyond, Vol. 1 (protest songs, social commentary,…
The Warnings of Past Leaders: Gil Scott-Heron’s Revolution, Now Our Own
In times of revolution, those in upheaval look to the leaders of their communities for guidance and support. The…
The Harlem Renaissance: ‘Count’ing Basie’s Life and Legacy
William James "Count" Basie was born in Red Bank, New Jersey in August 1904. Both of his parents played…
Music on Long Island: Navigating New York’s Vibrant Music Venues
Long Island is a vibrant and cultured hub for music, offering an array of venues that have a history of catering…
Method Man: The Wu-Tang Legend Who Turned Rhymes Into a Lifetime of Hits
One of the most influential emcees of hip hop's history, Method Man, aka Clifford Smith has seen successes in…
The Harlem Renaissance: Duke Ellington
On April 29, 1899, Edward Kennedy Ellington was born in Washington D.C.. Both of his parents were musicians, and…
Stacey Waterman: A Legend of The New York Backstage
A New York music legend that remains backstage, Stacey Waterman has been making the state’s music scene move…
Cab Calloway: The Hi De Ho Man
Cabell "Cab" Calloway III was born on Christmas Day, 1907 in Rochester, living on Sycamore Street. His mother was…
2025 Virtual Summit Celebrates 40 Years of Women in Music
Women in Music (WIM), a leading non-profit organization that advances the role of women and gender-expansive…
Carole King & New York: A Career Retrospective
A walking music legend, Carole King’s roots in New York run deep. Born and raised in Brooklyn, a graduate of…
The Harlem Renaissance: The Movement That Changed Jazz
At the start of the twentieth century, many Black Americans, facing racism and discrimination across the country,…
The Church of Levon: The Religious Experience of Visiting Levon Helm Studios
Music is a force, a force that triggers emotions, not unlike religion. This force can elicit elation. It can…
Oobleck: Inciting Funk in the Capital Region since 2008
Albany-based analog funk band Oobleck has been in Capital Region faces with their funk for 16 years and they don't…
Jess Novak Announces Upcoming EP WOMAN
Syracuse-based multi-instrumentalist and singer-songwriter Jess Novak has announced her newest release WOMAN,…
Independent Venue Bronx Music Hall Celebrates Grand Opening
The Bronx’s newest independent live music venue and community center, Bronx Music Hall, recently celebrated its…
Man on a Mission: A Glimpse Into The Musical Mind of Ari Joshua
Ari Joshua is on a mission to release 24 songs in 2024. Over the course of the last ten months, the South…