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Louis Armstrong: Pioneer of Jazz
On August 4, 1901, Louis Armstrong was born in New Orleans. Until the age of five, Armstrong's grandmother was his!-->…
Chaz Shepherd Pays Tribute to George Floyd in Powerful New Video
Philadelphia based actor/singer-songwriter, Chaz Shepherd, is well-versed in the arena of soulful, R&B music,!-->…
Celebrating 10 Years of “Pink Friday”
The year is 2010. Every middle schooler has an armful of Silly Bandz, people still expect Avatar sequels within!-->…
Billie Holiday: Improving the Improv
Eleanora Fagan was born on April 7, 1915 in Philadelphia. As a child, she started going by Billie Holiday, Billie!-->…
Nikmoody Transforms Setbacks and Pain into Conscious Prose
Long Island rapper Nikmoody has been writing his entire life, taking the lemons of life and turning them into more!-->…
Blue Note Jazz Club and Restaurant Opens For Dinner and a Show
The popular Blue Note Jazz Club and Restaurant is finally re-opening their doors to jazz lovers and music!-->…
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 a!-->…
Made in NYC: Frank Zappa, Madison Avenue Ad Man
AMC’s Mad Men is one of TV’s most critically acclaimed series. It’s a stylish recreation of the martini stoked!-->…
Cassandra Kubinski is Ready to Build on Her Versatility
Cassandra Kubinski is a “storytelling oriented, piano-driven, theatrical pop” singer/songwriter from Saratoga!-->…
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!-->…
Harlem Renaissance: Ethel Waters Breaking Barriers
Ethel Waters was born on October 31, 1896 in Chester, Pennsylvania. She was raised in poverty by her grandmother!-->…
In Memory of Lou Reed, 1942-2013
Today we celebrate the memory of one of New York's true musical icons, Lou Reed. Seven years ago today, Reed died!-->…
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!-->…
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!-->…
Autumn Nicholas Strives to Make a Difference Through Music
Autumn Nicholas, a soul-pop singer-songwriter from Raleigh, NC, is a talented young musician that makes her!-->…
Kyle Stockman Finds ‘Solace’: A Chameleon Amongst Genres
Harlem-native, Kyle Stockman, has suffered through an unexpected 2020 along with many fellow Americans. After!-->…
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!-->…
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,!-->…
Upstate Concert Hall Relocates to Pearl Street in Albany
For years, Upstate Concert Hall has been incorrectly listed on tour promotion and concert posters as being located!-->…
Syracuse’s 443 Social Club writes an Open Letter to Governor Cuomo
The COVID-19 pandemic has impacted the whole world, either directly, or indirectly. As a response to the pandemic,!-->…