Led by guitarist Jose Guzman, this ensemble blends the heart of Afro-Caribbean rhythms with staples as the Cuban son, Puerto Rican bomba, salsa, descarga, cha-cha and bembe, counterpointed with the ...

An underground oasis of speakeasy-like splendor in the midst of San Francisco’s gritty Tenderloin, Black Cat has become the region’s primary portal into the polyrhythmic future of jazz. The latest ...

Over the years, mallet percussionist Dave Samuels has wielded his vibes and marimba as a sideman in a variety of musical endeavors, from early stints with baritone saxophonist Gerry Mulligan and Frank ...

(The New Vanguard): EAST LANSING, Mich. — Trumpeter Etienne Charles stood in a Michigan State University classroom on a recent Tuesday evening — about 2,000 miles north and 50 degrees Fahrenheit south ...

Following a three-year hiatus, the “Saint Lucia Jazz & Arts Festival” returns from May 5-14, 2023. This year’s edition will include headline performances from Sting and Shaggy, besides others. Tickets ...

A jazz program on Chicago's Northwest Side pairs young musicians with renowned artists to hone their musical abilities while gaining exposure in the industry. La Cantera's ensemble of Chicago ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Buffalo Music Hall of Famer Wendell Rivera will turn up the heat at the Kenan Center’s Taylor Theatre in Lockport tonight when he ...

The 17th annual Taste of the Caribbean and Jerk Festival will be Saturday from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. at Mortensen Riverfront Plaza, 300 Columbus Blvd. in Hartford. The colorful event will feature music by ...

Vaz House Cafe will "move away from the typical coffee shop" and become "a sensory experience and a visual experience," its ...

Whenever the word "Afro-Caribbean" appears in an album's title, there are sure to be plenty of bold and exciting rhythmic passages, and Fiesta at Caroga, recorded by the Afro-Caribbean Jazz Collective ...