The Eagles, Stevie Nicks, Rod Stewart, David Byrne and Lorde are among the big names set to headline the New Orleans Jazz & ...

A self-taught session man extraordinaire, he played with a constellation of stars, including Michael Jackson, Curtis Mayfield, Chaka Khan and Dizzy Gillespie.

Jazz Fest’s 2026 headliners will feature a mix of classic rock, modern country, and soul, along with local flavor.

The New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival has officially unveiled its full Jazz Fest 2026 lineup for April and May.

One of 2025’s most stunning records arrived without fanfare last May. QUIET, the latest full-length album from Munich-based, ...

An Aberdeen music venue and bar which has been open for more than 75 years is set to close its doors. The Blue Lamp, known as ...

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Cropper was remembered in the wake of his death for his impact on Memphis soul music, including his work as a producer and ...

Music has lost another great guitarist with the news that the legendary Phil Upchurch has died. He was 84. Variety reported ...

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Wait a minute… 30 years? That means I’m officially old now.” Next year marks three decades since the release of “True to Myself.” In 1996, Benét’s debut solo album introduced his singular blend of ...