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This Darkness has got to Give: A look at the current state of New York Music…
Over the summer, NYS Music began to take a look at the state of New York music venues. In June, July, and August!-->…
This Darkness has got to give: Shuttered Music Venues across New York State in…
In June and July, we looked at the state of music venues across New York State. Now in August, with hope for!-->…
This Darkness has got to give: Music Venues in July across New York State
It is now July 2020, the fifth month with minimal, if any, live music performances throughout New York State, let!-->…
Now seems like a good time to revisit, and ask, “Which Side Are You…
With the moment in American history that we are experiencing right now, amid protests in all 50 states against!-->…
This darkness has got to give: Music venues during COVID-19 across New York State
As we enter June, the fourth month where live music performances are postponed until it is deemed safe to have!-->…
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!-->…
Ja Rule’s “New York”: How the City Began a War Within from One…
Hit records celebrating a city are supposed to bring people together. Take Ja Rule’s 2004 smash single “New York,”!-->…
New York Series: Cam’ron and Jay – Z team up on ‘Welcome to New York City’
The city of New York is used to being serenaded. Entertainers famous and obscure alike have sung the city's!-->…
New York Series: Run-DMC’s holiday classic ‘Christmas in Hollis’
Run-DMC decided they were going to combine the fantasy and mysticism that comes with the holiday with real life…
New York Series: The Lovin’ Spoonful “Summer In The City”
While thinking about all the phrases across the American songbook which define moments or places recurring through!-->…
New York Series: Billy Joel “New York State of Mind”
Among the songs that celebrate New York City, "New York State of Mind" by Billy Joel, from his 1976 album!-->…
New York Series: Irving Berlin ‘God Bless America’
Irving wrote the first version of ‘God Bless America’ in an attempt to write the perfect peaceful song that would…
New York Series: Guy Carawan ‘We Shall Overcome’
From there other artists began using it as a protest tool, played at rallies, folk festivals, and other…
New York Series: Jennifer Lopez ‘Jenny From The Block’
It gives young listeners hope that, although they may be from a bad area and the future looks bleak, there is a way…
New York Series: Tom Waits ‘Downtown Train’
He is stuck living the same night over and over again, hoping for something new, but nothing new ever happens. In…
New York Series: Bayside ‘Montauk’
While anyone who has had their heart broken knows that in time it is possible to love again, the song provides a…
New York Series: Bruce Springsteen ‘New York Serenade’
Springsteen is an artist who writes for the workingman, the underdogs, and the underbelly of society. He writes to…
New York Series: Steely Dan ‘My Old School’
“These were the days when there was a ‘war on longhairs,’ as they used to call it,”
New York Series: Duke Ellington ‘Take the A Train’
The Harlem Renaissance was responsible for allowing African-Americans to focus on their past, as well as develop a…
New York Series: The Beastie Boys ‘An Open Letter to NYC’
The overall message of the song is about how the cities’ fortitude comes from diversity, and that no matter what…