In the early 2000s, when the Nigerian music scene was gaining more spotlight, Lagbaja, the masked musical maverick, was right at the heart of it. His track “Nothing For You” became one of the most memorable songs of that period, a reflection of his signature blend of satire, rhythmic mastery, and cultural commentary. Over two … Read more
Kendrick Lamar will pop out on the NFL’s biggest stage next year: The Grammy winner will headline the Apple Music Super Bowl Halftime Show in New Orleans. The NFL, Apple Music and Roc Nation announced Sunday that Lamar would lead the halftime festivities from the Caesars Superdome on Feb. 9. The rap megastar, who has … Read more
D’banj is celebrating 20 years as a performing artiste with the hit single “Since ‘04,” a true evolution of himself. On 24 April, D’banj, the Kokomaster, made a highly anticipated announcement on his social media: the release of his new single. This track, which hit the airwaves on 3 May, is another testament to his … Read more
The time has arrived to build your summer schedule around the jazz festivals returning to the mountains. How fortunate are we to have so much natural beauty intersecting with so many people obsessed with bringing you excellent music at altitude? Boney James will perform at this summer’s Winter Park Jazz Festival. (Rick Diamond/Getty Images) First … Read more
Historic Denver on Monday filed a landmark designation application to save the El Chapultepec building, at 1962 Market St. in Lower Downtown Denver, from demolition by its owner, the Monfort Companies. “The buildings that tell the story of our city aren’t necessarily the glamorous gems that stand out,” said John Deffenbaugh, president and CEO of … Read more
Donât trust the credits. Just as producer credits are sometimes handed out like bonuses, screenwriter credits often fail to reflect work that directors do on scripts they shoot. But one of the most notable uncredited contributions to a screenplay is that of a performer. The writing credits for the French director Bertrand Tavernierâs 1986 jazz … Read more
As part of an $11 million renovation which includes updates to the great hall and The Crawford Hotel, Denver Union Station, at 1701 Wynkoop St., has temporarily closed its swanky upstairs cocktail bar, The Cooper Lounge, with plans to reopen it in late May. In the meantime, La Caverne Supper Club, a French-inspired pop-up jazz lounge … Read more
Photo: Chris Bair/Unsplash The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia’s Music Commission announced the first edition of the Riyadh International Jazz Festival, which will take place from February 7 to 9 at the Mayadeen Theatre in Riyadh. The festival aims to attract new audiences and solidify its status as a global cultural and arts hub. Festival includes Multiple … Read more
SZA leads the pack with nine nominations at the 2024 Grammy Awards, which certainly speaks to all that this amazing R&B vocalist has accomplished over the last year or so. And she certainly could end up winning enough awards to fill a cabinet or two during “Music’s Biggest Night.” Or, as shocking as it might … Read more
Les McCann, a prolific and influential musician and recording artist who helped found the soul-jazz genre and became a favorite source for sampling by Dr. Dre, A Tribe Called Quest and hundreds of other hip-hop performers, has died. He was 88. McCann died Friday in Los Angeles a week after being hospitalized with pneumonia, according … Read more
