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Women in NY’s Music Industry
A look at women in the music industry across New York State – promotors, venue owners, festival producers, musicians, and artists from all across the Empire State.
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
Jess Novak Announces Upcoming EP WOMAN
Syracuse-based multi-instrumentalist and singer-songwriter Jess Novak has announced her newest release WOMAN,…
Mona Golub Has Been Producing Magic in the Capital Region for 35 Years
Born and raised in the Capital Region, Mona Golub has been bringing live music to that very same community for 35…
Janelle Bradshaw Puts the Finger Lakes’ Music at Your Fingertips
Janelle Bradshaw has wondered, "Why can’t the Finger Lakes be like Nashville?" As a local resident of the Finger…
Erin Boyd: Singer, Songwriter, Activist, Entrepreneur
“I wanted to try everything. But my chorus teacher told me, ‘You can either be a cheerleader or you can be a…
Chyna Streetz Covers Creative Ground [NYC & Beyond]
Chyna preaches to live and maintain in the ways that work for you. Do not let outside influence or external…
Platinum Artist Donna Lewis Shows Chemo Journey Using Music
Platinum-selling songwriter and artist Donna Lewis of New York is back with a touching song "The Imposter."…
Sarah Elaz’s Double Threat: Booker and Bassist Celebrates Birthday Bash at Capitol…
March has been busy for bassist birthdays at the illustrious Capitol Theater in Port Chester, a sign of New York’s…
Kate Sheeran – Executive Director of Kaufman Music Center Inspires and Leads…
The Kaufman Music Center (KMC) presents music programs for students, performers, and audiences alike with its…
Sarah Craig: Caffe Lena’s Executive Director Leads the Folk Haven towards…
Caffé Lena has a storied history in Saratoga Springs starting in 1960, launching the careers of many folk greats…
One Of The Many Faces Behind Wonderland Forest: Shelby Martin
Wonderland Forest is more than just a forest: it has hiking trails, campgrounds, a wedding venue, and more…
Jess Novak: Musician, Author, Entrepreneur, And Now A Mother
Jess Novak has released her EP Sonrise, a love letter to the two most important men in Jess' life: her husband and…
Now is the Time: The Eleven brings a new Vibe to Lark Street
On the corner of Lark and Hudson, one building hosts a great deal of women’s history that continues to be written…
In Conversation with Tyjhier: A Syracuse-Born Singer and Songwriter
In the heart of Syracuse, a remarkable artist has been cultivating a sound that defies boundaries and resonates…