James Brandon Lewis is an omnivore’s omnivore. The jazz saxophonist’s fantastic new album channels the work of Don Cherry, ...

Knowing that tenor saxophonist James Brandon Lewis has a highly omnivorous mind, let’s get straight to it: What time did he ...

Even the most knowledgeable jazz fans might be surprised to learn that saxophonist James Brandon Lewis (JBL) has issued 16 ...

Musician Miriam Lishomwa, popularly known as Amadhuve Sasha in the arts circles, believes mbira music will to be the next big genre in Zimbabwe. With a reverberating voice that evokes memories of ...

As the Palisades fire exploded in Los Angeles on Jan. 7, Mayor Karen Bass was posing for photos at an embassy cocktail party in Ghana, pictures posted on social media show. By the time she ...

Many celebrities and politicians have criticized Karen Bass for her city’s response to the wildfires, but her defenders say she is being held to a double standard. By Gina Cherelus As wildfires ...

On top of all that, it’s another great week for new albums. I highlight seven below, and Bill tackles more in Indie Basement, ...

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Everybody loves bass, right? Low frequencies don't just move a substantial mass of air, they're also crucial when it comes to music moving you both emotionally and even physically. Nothing makes you ...

Mbira is a musical instrument traditionally from Zimbabwe in Africa. It's sometimes called a thumb piano. Mbira is made from a wooden block, about the size of an adult hand. On top of the wood are ...

There is a strong connection between music and dance, as both are social art forms. This means they are meant to be played, sung or danced with other people. Music makes you want to move, and ...