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Funk/Soul/R&B
Black Arts and Cultural Festival Returns to Empire State Plaza
The Black Arts and Cultural Festival returns to Albany this summer. On July 31 and August 1, the festival will…
Main Street Live Brings Sophistafunk and Dead & Friends to Downtown Cortland…
If your Friday night plans are still up in the air, downtown Cortland has you covered. Main Street Live continues…
Rolling Stone’s First Stateside Music Festival
On July 4th, the 250th Anniversary of the United States of America, Rolling Stone held its very first Stateside…
Aila Chiar Is Ready to Speak Her Truth to The Masses
Aila Chiar is a jack of all trades. She writes her own music, creates her own beats, and it all comes straight…
Saratoga Springs Summer Concert Series Returns July 5
The Saratoga Springs Summer Concert Series is returning to Congress Park. Set to kick off on July 5, this year’s…
Celebrating Music and Culture at Bronx Summer Jam 2026
Bronx Summer Jam returned to Bronx Park East on June 20, bringing music and vibes to the park. The annual music…
Local Limelight: Rochester Musician Ryan Johnson
NYS Music’s feature series Local Limelight is a special and integral collection of interviews that shine a…
Juneteenth: Sorrow turned Conviction
While the public celebrates Juneteenth in what is now the halfway point of a roller coaster year, it is important…
Ann Mincieli to Receive Honorary Doctorate at Berklee NYC
Five-time GRAMMY-winning producer and recording engineer Ann Mincieli will receive an honorary Doctor of Music…
Tyjhier: a Musical Journey From Syracuse to NYC
Before the SAMMY Awards, Tyjhier Goodman, artistically known as Tyjhier, was a kid in Syracuse sitting in…
Tash Sultana ‘Returns to Their Roots’ at The Rooftop at Pier 17
On Sunday, June 7, Australian singer-songwriter Tash Sultana returned to New York City for a night of instrumental…
Charlie Puth’s Clever Citi Concert Series Performance
On the morning of Friday, May 29, Charlie Puth performed live on the TODAY Plaza. Ready for the long day ahead,…
Summer Kicks Off at Perinton with Little Feat and The Last Farewell Tour
Young and old came together when a rising bluegrass star joined forces with longtime touring rock legends to…
Ari Lennox Turns Brooklyn Paramount Into Intimate R&B Sanctuary
On a memorable night at the Brooklyn Paramount, Ari Lennox accomplished the latter, transforming the historic…
Sophistafunk lights up UmamII’s Garden Party
New York cannabis growers from Wyoming, NY, UmamII, pronounced ooooo-mommy, took over the gorgeous La Luna event…
Nevaris Release EP “SoundSession”
Manhattan-based visual and multi-media artist Nevaris has officially released SoundSession, a 4-track EP steeped…
Big Shrimp Announce Camp Scampi Festival in Addison
Big Shrimp, in coordination with Sage Entertainment and Moe Town, has announced the inaugural Camp Scampi, a…
Brooklyn Goes Back in Time: Boys 4 Life Tour Delivers a Hit-Filled Night
On March 28, the Barclays Center was transformed into a full-blown time machine as the Boys 4 Life Tour rolled…
Oteil & Friends Expand Summer 2026 Tour with New August Dates
Acclaimed bassist Oteil Burbridge has announced an expanded run of Oteil & Friends shows for summer 2026,…
Jordan Ward Turns NYC Into His Living Room on the Apartment Tour
On a cool March 23rd evening in New York City, Jordan Ward transformed the legendary Irving Plaza into something…