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Acclaimed Guitarist JOHN STEIN's "AMONG FRIENDS," His 20th Album
13.06.2025 In 1997, just two years after the versatile guitarist JOHN STEIN launched his extraordinary three-decade career as a recording artist, he invited cellist CHRIS WHITE and vocalist FAY WHITTAKER to his home for a spirited, live session in his living room. read more

Nick Biello, New America (La Reserve Records) Releasing June 20, 2025
13.06.2025 Bel Canto kicks off the album with electrifying momentum, channeling the spirited energy of classic Italian opera. This vibrant, up-tempo swing tune showcases Nick Biello's melodic mastery, sending the saxophone soaring through energetic passages that blend operatic drama with jazz improvisation. The quintet navigates the intricate harmonies effortlessly, creating a musical experience that's as exhilarating as it is refined. read more

Releasing on 6/20 - The Beveled Edges
13.06.2025 The Beveled Edges debut album, I Guess We're Not Alone is the debut creation of songwriting and performing duo Shelly Bhushan (vocals) and Anthony Lanni (7-string guitar). Approached with a similar mindset of bringing together their respective unique musical journeys, Shelly and Anthony combine Soul, Jazz, Pop, World and Brazilian/Latin music, read more

Celebrate Terry Riley's 90th Birthday with New Box Set from Sony Classical
13.06.2025 One of the most consequential musicians of the 20th century – the visionary American composer Terry Riley – is celebrated with the Sony Classical release of Terry Riley – The Columbia Recordings. Set for release on August 22 and available for preorder now, the four-disc box set includes Terry Riley's unique recordings for Columbia Masterworks between 1968 and 1980 that changed the direction and expanded the range of late 20th-century music. read more

July 18 – Acclaimed Composer/Trumpeter Sarah Wilson's joyful 'Incandescence’
13.06.2025 Community spirit has been a constant in the work of composer and trumpet player Sarah Wilson, whose experiences and inspirations have ranged from socially conscious puppet theater to brass band and New Orleans traditions to her own illuminating style of jazz. When musicians are truly inspired and connected with one another, Wilson describes, time seems to stand still for artist and listener alike. "Time just evaporates, " Wilson says, "and you're completely immersed in feeling the euphoria and joy of being in this creative moment. You forget everything else that is happening in space and time, while paradoxically the music is moving through time." read more

Bari Sax Player/Composer SAUL DAUTCH's "MUSIC FOR THE PEOPLE," His Debut of Mostly Originals
13.06.2025 SAUL DAUTCH jokes that playing the baritone sax is a dirty job, but someone has to do it. The good news is, he does it so well. Now, the composer and arranger is releasing his debut album, MUSIC FOR THE PEOPLE, a collection of seven original compositions and one rarely recorded number by Duke Pearson. read more

Mike Thompson, Visionary Large Ensemble Leader, Releases "6TH AVENUE," His Debut Big Band Album
11.06.2025 One of the premiere young large ensemble composers, arrangers, producers and musical entrepreneurs of his generation, MIKE THOMPSON's thriving, multi-faceted career is proof that having great mentors can make a major difference in a musician's creative development. When the Boston native started at the Berklee School of Music in 2016, read more

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The Columbia Pike Blues Festival Brings D.C. Community Together
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 more

Sol Roots performs an award winning blend of funk, soul, blues, and jazz for Westminster DC concert series
23.05.2025 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

Sol Roots band with guest David B. Cole perform in Falls Church, Virginia
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 more

"Which Way Do We Go?" - the new album from Brandon Santini
11.04.2025 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

world music news

The debut Ep of Sekvoya, Serbian band produced by Zero Nove Nove
04.06.2025 "Snake Charmer", which is the title of the debut single by the Serbian born band Sekvoya, intertwines eastern melodies with western arrangements and, by mixing traditional sounds with modern rhythms, creates a unique and timeless fusion of Anatolian Rock, Psychedelia, and World Music. read more

A Love Letter to the Wanderers - al andar - New Album Release by Holly Holden
22.05.2025 British singer with international focus, Holly Holden, is set to release the 8-track album "al andar" on 11th July 2025. The album launch concert will take place at Folklore in London on 17th July 2025. This Spanish and English album includes collaborations with some of the absolute top musicians from London's Latin American music scene: read more

Edson Natale & Paulo Brandão - Ruidagem, a garagem das sete lembranças
25.04.2025 For nearly ten years, Brazilian musicians and sound artists Edson Natale and Paulo Brandão have been quietly crafting something extraordinary—an immersive exploration of how everyday noises shape our lives. Their ambitious project, rooted in the concept of ruídos afetivos (affective noise), weaves together sound, memory, and storytelling through an album and a companion book, set to launch in tandem. The Genesis: A Sonic Archive of the Everyday read more

Out May 30 - Dickson and Familiar 'All the Light of Our Sphere'
15.04.2025 What happens when a cutting-edge klezmer artist and a former rock musician come together to make music? The extraordinary electro-acoustic sound showcased on All the Light of Our Sphere, the new album by clarinetist Glenn Dickson and electronic musician Bob Familiar. Due May 30, 2025 on the Sounds Familiar label, read more


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