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Published on January 4th, 2024

When Digable Planets arrived in 1993 with Reachin’ (A New Refutation of Time and Space), the Philadelphia trio with the enlightened flow and easygoing vibe sounded »

Published on January 4th, 2024

Asheville, North Carolina has become quite the destination for hipsters, artists, musicians and anyone who can appreciate the je ne sais quoi that informs free »

Published on January 3rd, 2024

It’s tough to stand out in today’s well-trod festival landscape but GroundUP in Miami Beach keeps putting on a genuine happening of music and global »

Published on January 2nd, 2024

Some artists seem to emerge from their pupa fully formed. Look at Bjork, Beck, Lady Gaga, Madonna and Tom Waits: Though each has evolved, they »

Published on January 1st, 2024

   A signature moment repeated often at last year’s IGNITE Broward was the reaction of passers-by to “As Water Falls.” A floor-to-ceiling video wall with a »

Published on January 1st, 2024

Some bands thrive on contention. The give and take of cantankerous relationships can help to inform the music, to say nothing of the lore. Fraternal »

Published on December 31st, 2023

Back when you were wearing Vans, black eyeliner and studded wristbands, The Dollyrots’ all-time banger “Because I’m Awesome” was probably the soundtrack of your no-one-understands-me »

Published on December 24th, 2023

Elvis Costello’s talent was obvious the moment the bespectacled London lad released “My Aim is True” in 1977. His witty observations and barbs about failed »

Published on December 18th, 2023

While folk music might not define the Miami mystique, the folk music scene in the Magic City has long flourished in dimly lit cafes, backyard »

Published on December 1st, 2023

For Ottawa, Canada’s Lori Mirabelli, the jump from holding down a day job and making art on the side to becoming a full-time professional artist »

Published on November 23rd, 2023

It’s not unusual for people in show business to adopt a catchier name. Norma Jeane Mortenson became Marilyn Monroe. Brian Warner became Marilyn Manson. What’s »

Published on November 22nd, 2023

The Palm Beaches are gearing up for a robust season of arts, culture and community programming, courtesy of the Cultural Council for Palm Beach County. »