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T-13 Releases Debut Mixtape New Moon
On a rainy Saturday night, pictures of the late DJ Clark Kent and ODB adorn the walls at Fly Private Social in…
Ordinary People, Extraordinary Sound: N.J. D.I.Y on the Rise
Mixed influence rock band Ordinary People is making waves in the Northern N.J. D.I.Y. music scene with groove,…
Marcus Garvey: Controversial Revolutionary
As part of NYS Music's continuing series looking at the Centennial years of the Harlem Renaissance, we turn to…
Jess Novak Hosts 4th Annual F.I.R.E Festival in CNY
For musician Jess Novak, it’s already been a busy year. Fresh off the release of an EP titled WOMAN in December,…
Support Women DJs Hosts 24-Hour Femme DJ Marathon to Highlight International…
Support Women Djs, a rave community based in New York City, is hosting an all-day, 24-hour femme DJ marathon at…
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…
The Savoy Ballroom: Harlem’s Forgotten Venue
For a brief few decades in the 1900s, the Savoy provided a vibrant home for the budding genre of swing, and saw…
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…