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The New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival has announced the lineup for each day of its 2025 edition. Single-day tickets also ...

Permeating everything from its wrought-iron architecture to its timeless traditions and parades, it’s no wonder New Orleans ...

They began, as Mr. Duncan always did — with “Take My Hand, Precious Lord,” which was written at nearby Pilgrim Baptist Church by Thomas A Dorsey, renowned as the “Father of Gospel Music.” ...

The University of the Cumberlands’ Department of Music recently showcased its music department in two major events: the University of the Cumberlands vocal ensembles concert and the UC Honor Band, ...

gospel, hip-hop, and Afrobeats. But with this new project, he introduces a new layer to his musical mixology: Haitian Konpa. Konpa (or Kompa) is the music of the world’s first free Black republic.

Which is yet more reason to celebrate the arrival of a new trombone voice in jazz music ... and user-friendly repertoire that includes standards, pop classics, soul music, gospel influences, and ...

In his album “Some Days I’m Good, Some Days I’m Not,” Philly-born music artist ... described his musical style as a blend of ...

But you can hear the gospel fervor in all her early hits, including “Time Is On My Side,” something that was less evident in the Stones’ better-known cover. Also shaping New Orleans music ...

With her enormously powerful voice and easy command of everything from blues to R&B to gospel, Big Maybelle is regarded as one of the most influential vocalists in music history. Born Mabel Louise ...