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11.02.2026 On Sunday, March 1st, 2026 at 7pm at Ki Smith Gallery, Composers Concordance presents Imitations, a concert event exploring the many ways musical ideas are echoed, transformed, distorted, and reimagined. read more  11.02.2026 The Louis Armstrong Educational Foundation (LAEF) announced a new licensing agreement with Downtown Music Publishing (DMP) to continue and increase stewardship and international reach of the legacy of the iconic jazz trumpeter/vocalist Louis Armstrong. Under the agreement, DMP will serve as the Foundation's licensing and administration partner to support and oversee the management of the authorized use of Armstrong's intellectual property across music, media and all other platforms. read more31.01.2026 The Board of Directors of Jazz at Lincoln Center ("JALC") announced that, after nearly 40 years of leadership, Wynton Marsalis will transition from his current role at JALC. read more  23.01.2026 From music and movies to politics and the human stories behind public life and everything in between, Conversations with Secretary Johnson is the newest podcast to join the WBGO 88.3 roster. Hosted by Jeh Johnson, former Secretary of Homeland Security and host of All Things Soul (the program where the interviews originated), the podcast features substantive conversations with leading national figures from all walks of life. The latest round of these podcasts will be posted on the WBGO website beginning Friday, January 23. read more 23.01.2026 There are some voices in the Canadian musical canon that paint entire cinematic landscapes. Marc Jordan is one of those rare, essential artists. Today, he is thrilled to announce the release of Rhythm of My Heart: The Authorized Biography of Marc Jordan, a deep-dive exploration of a career that has shaped the sound of popular music for over fifty years. Written by Don Breithaupt and available now, this book offers an unprecedented look at the Brooklyn-born, Toronto-raised legend whose songs have sold over 35 million units and defined the uncompromising quality that is the hallmark of a true visionary. read more 25.12.2025 The Louis Armstrong Educational Foundation (LAEF) will present the world-renowned tenor saxophonist, bandleader and educator George Coleman with the 15th annual Satchmo Award for his spectacular seven decades of jazz musicianship and education at Dizzy's Club, Wednesday, January 7, 2026, 7:00 pm. The Satchmo Award is a testament to Louis Armstrong's enduring legacy, celebrating artists who, like him, have dedicated their lives to jazz. Coleman joins a list of renowned past award winners, including Ron Carter, Jimmy Heath, Herb Alpert, Sheila Jordan and Reggie Workman. read more31.07.2025 Brontosaurus Records announces the August 1, 2025 release of Sonidos, the latest album from award-winning vocalist Lauren Henderson. This carefully curated collection represents a profound exploration of how sound ("sonido") connects us with our roots, identity, and development. read more
 10.06.2025 Now in its 28th year, The Columbia Pike Blues Festival is an electrifying summer celebration that brings together music, community, and culture to the heart of Arlington's most vibrant corridor. This festival is the largest blues festival in the D.C. metropolitan area. Presented by the Columbia Pike Partnership in partnership with Arlington Arts, the festival shines a spotlight on the phenomenal musical talent of Washington D.C. while honoring the rich diversity and lively spirit of the local Arlington, Virginia area. read more23.05.2025 On Monday May 26, a special Sol Roots band formation performs at "Blue Monday Concert Series" at Westminster D.C. This will be a special Memorial Day evening concert. Sol Roots performs an award-winning blend of New Orleans influenced funk, deep blues, heartfelt jazz and soul, and energetic rock. Known for his ferocious guitar skills and soulful vocals, Sol has toured around the world with many musical legends. read more  06.05.2025 On Thursday May 8, the Sol Roots Band with guest David B.Cole perform a special concert of New Orleans influenced funk, deep blues, heartfelt soul and R&B, upbeat jazz, and hypnotic rhythms at JV's Music Room located in Falls Church, Virginia. Hailed as a fierce guitarist and soulful vocalist, Sol Roots has toured around the world with many musical legends. His monthly residency concerts at the legendary JV's Music Room in Northern Virginia feature an array of special guest appearances of world-class performers. read more11.04.2025 Recorded in his former hometown of Memphis, TN, Which Way Do We Go?' showcases Santini at his most authentic, weaving deeply personal songs written during the pandemic and its aftermath into a tapestry of raw emotion and masterful musicianship. read more
15.01.2026 On Sunday, February 1st at 7pm, Composers Concordance presents a decidedly unusual experiment in contemporary music: the controlled mixing of alcohol, instruments, and adventurous composers. Titled DWI (Drinking With Instruments), this event explores what happens when new music meets a well-poured drink. The program will be presented live read more 15.01.2026 On Saturday, February 7th at 7pm, Composers Concordance presents an evening of chamber and electronic music at Red Eye NY, featuring composer/DJ hybrids Gilbert Galindo (aka Casa De Galindo) and Gene Pritsker (aka Di.J. Noizepunk). read more  25.12.2025 As the first snowflakes of the season begin to fall across North America, Toronto-born, Los Angeles-based independent artist Blaine Sharp's beloved holiday song "The First Snowfall" is experiencing a viral surge, amassing over 100,000 streams on Spotify. The swingin' vocal version, which captures the magical transformation that happens when winter's first snow blankets the world, has achieved a remarkable 66% listener engagement rate (Saves + Adds) on Spotify, proving that audiences are hungry for new holiday music infused with timeless sophistication and genuine emotion. read more25.12.2025 On Sunday, January 18th at 5pm at Gallery MC, Composers Concordance continues its 42nd season with 'All About the Balkans, ' a concert event celebrating the culturally-vibrant region traversing the borders of Albania, Bosnia-Herzegovina, Bulgaria, Croatia, Greece, Italy, Kosovo, Macedonia, Montenegro, Romania, Serbia, Slovenia, and Turkey. read more
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