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Remembering Ma Rainey and the Harlem Renaissance
Born Gertrude Malissa Nix Pridgett, Rainey would go on to become one of America's most influential blues singers, a…
Buffalo’s Colored Musicians Club: the Last Venue of its Kind
In Western New York, you'll find plenty of music history, but none so unique as the Colored Musicians Club in…
Leslie Mendelson Performing At the Linda on Feb 23
Grammy-nominated Leslie Mendelson will perform at The Linda, WAMC's Performing Arts Studio in Albany, NY, on…
MC Lyte kicks it old school in Rochester
February 14 is a traditionally a day of love, special dinners, and flowers. For old school hip hop fans in…
Syracuse’s Sibling Duo Astronaut Aardvark Attack Discusses “Monster,” Upcoming…
Syracuse-based sibling duo Matthew and Scott Smith of Astronaut Aardvark Attack’s new resonant single, “Monster,”…
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,…