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Uberjam Deux

The John Scofield Uberjam Band Returns With the New Album Uberjam Deux. Uberjam Deux Out in the US on July 2nd, 2013 John Scofield is an artist who is almost impossible to pigeonhole. Such is his mastery of the guitar...

Posted Jul 2nd, 2013 in Upcoming Releases


Stage-Play to Celebrate Ladysmith Black Mambazo

From SABC Digital News The story of world acclaimed acapella group, Ladysmith Black Mambazo, is taking to the stage. The production is the brainchild of Ekhaya Arts Centre in KwaMashu. Watch the video below for more info:

Posted May 22nd, 2013 in News


The Day the Music Died in Mali

From The New York Times The Day the Music Died in Mali By: Sujatha Fernandes Everyone has heard of censored songs, like Billie Holiday’s “Love for Sale,” which was banned from ABC radio in 1956 because of its prostitution theme....

Posted May 21st, 2013 in IMN / Industry News


Rokia Traoré: "World music was expecting me to be what...

From The Africa Report Rokia Traoré- A path between multiple identities By: Rose Skelton “‘World music’ was expecting me to be what I’m not,” Traoré says. “I’m not a griotte [praise singer]. I’m not from Wassoulou. I have not been...

Posted May 20th, 2013 in News


Joshua Redman's "Engaging" New Album

From Pop Matters Joshua Redman: Walking Shadows By: John Garratt A blues guitarist once told me that, when judging the musicianship of others, he always paid close attention to how they finished their notes. This rule of thumb echoed around...

Posted May 20th, 2013 in News


Live Stream of Anat Cohen Quartet at the Blue Note...

Tune into ShowGo.tv tomorrow night and you can watch a live stream of the Anat Cohen Quartet’s set from the Blue Note Milano, 9pm local time (Milan, Italy). The live stream will be here

Posted May 17th, 2013 in News


Watch Kathy Mattea's 'My Coal Journey'

A dedicated arts and education advocate, Grammy Award winning singer Kathy Mattea is also deeply involved in social and environmental activism. She believes that music can influence social change by giving a voice to those who have none. Trained by...

Posted May 16th, 2013 in News


Mary Lou Williams Women in Jazz Festival begins final year...

washingtonpost.com Mary Lou Williams Women in Jazz Festival begins final year as women-only showcase The headline blared: “Why Women Musicians Are Inferior.” It was cringe-inducing even in 1938, when the respected jazz publication DownBeat printed the essay. A rebuttal from...

Posted May 16th, 2013 in News


Joshua Redman Brings 'Walking Shadows' to Life at Town Hall

From Broadway World Jazz Saxophonist Joshua Redman Performs June 4th at Town Hall By: BWW News Desk Jazz saxophonist Joshua Redman’s May 7, 2013 release, Walking Shadows (Nonesuch), is a collection of vintage and contemporary ballads and Redman’s first recording...

Posted May 16th, 2013 in News


Interview: Richard Bona calls for revolt

from rfimusic.com Richard Bona calls for revolt Bonafied, an album of resistance By Bertrand Lavaine Fed-up with the phony playback performances of stars like Justin Bieber, Beyonce and Madonna, the Cameroonian Richard Bona champions authentic music on his new album...

Posted May 16th, 2013 in News


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The Day the Music Died in Mali

From The New York Times The Day the Music Died in Mali By: Sujatha Fernandes Everyone has heard of censored songs, like Billie Holiday’s...

Posted May 21st, 2013

May 10th: Women In Jazz Day

From Broadway World Mayor Bloomberg Proclaims May 10 ‘Women in Jazz Day’ By: BMW News Desk To celebrate the acclaimed documentary The Girls in...

Posted May 10th, 2013

Blue Note to Partner with ArtistShare

From The New York Times Blue Note to Partner With ArtistShare By: Nate Chinen Blue Note Records, the most storied label in jazz, has...

Posted May 8th, 2013

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