Category: Music

Four artists sit together, smiling and playing instruments like a tambourine, saxophone, and upright bass against a decorative lattice. The lively scene captures the joyful spirit of the Harlem Renaissance and Harlem 100 celebrations.

Harlem 100: Artists that Steered the Harlem Renaissance

The Harlem Renaissance introduced America to a new style of music, dance and a way of life. It represented expression for Civil Rights in America through the arts. Harlem 100 brings together Michael Mwenso and The Shakes, Vuyo Sotashe, Brianna...

Seven people stand side by side outdoors against a greenish sky, all wearing dark jackets, with neutral or serious expressions, facing the camera—capturing the cool energy found in Novalima songs and their signature dance music style.

7 Novalima Songs to Keep You Dancing All Week

By Kristen Day Have you ever been to Peru? What about a dancefloor? Thanks to the eight-member Afro-Peruvian folk ensemble, Novalima, we're headed to both! Novalima is an eclectic mix of ancient indigenous inspiration, Afro-Latino soul, danceable rhythm, and percussive...

Four men sit at an outdoor table with coffee cups, laughing and talking. Dressed in dark blazers, they’re surrounded by green plants and a colorful mural—an image reminiscent of the camaraderie found in the Los Angeles Guitar Quartet.

This Is How The Los Angeles Guitar Quartet Channels Its Inner Romero

Joaquin Rodrigo wrote Concierto Andaluz in 1967 for the Romero Quartet, an ensemble that's known as the "The Royal Family of the Guitar." WRTI's Susan Lewis spoke with the Grammy-winning Los Angeles Guitar Quartet, whose members were mentored by the Romeros. The...

Four men sit at an outdoor café table in Los Angeles, smiling and talking while holding white cups. Surrounded by green plants and mural art, they chat about songs and the productive week ahead for the Los Angeles Guitar Quartet.

5 Songs by Los Angeles Guitar Quartet for a Productive Week

We’ve all been there... It’s Wednesday at noon and your week is dragging on. You start scrolling through Spotify for something new and can’t find the right thing to get you going again. Sounds like you are in need of...

A person wearing sunglasses and a dark jacket sits indoors at night, with blurred city lights and the illuminated words ONE WILSHIRE behind them—a scene reminiscent of a Planetary Prince review or a Cameron Graves album cover.

Review: Cameron Graves’ Planetary Prince

By Michael J. Agovino, Pitchfork The collective known as the West Coast Get Down may have made its emphatic mark on the jazz world in 2015, but the bandmates have been honing their sound and approach for nearly two decades together...

A group of eight people, including one woman, stand smiling together indoors against a rustic brick wall, wearing casual clothing and posing for the camera—capturing the spirit of Novalima and Peru’s blend of old and new sounds.

Novalima Mixes Old and New Sounds From Peru

Few would have thought that the ancestral, gritty sounds of Afro-Peruvian music, made from a cajón (wooden box) and the rattle of a donkey jawbone, would become a modern sensation. But it has, thanks to the creative sounds of Novalima,...

A woman with long hair in pigtails, wearing a wide-brimmed hat and patterned poncho, stands in a grassy field with trees behind her, looking confidently at the camera—reminiscent of country singer Margo Price’s iconic style.

Country singer Margo Price’s debut has even got Jack White excited

Randy Lewis, Los Angeles Times Don’t get Margo Price wrong. It’s not that the Illinois-reared, Nashville-based singer-songwriter isn’t flattered by comparisons to such respected country forbears as Loretta Lynn, Dolly Parton and Emmylou Harris. It’s just that such compliments only...

A young woman with long brown hair and brown eyes looks at the camera with a slight smile. She is outdoors, the softly blurred urban background offering subtle reasons to see her passion for classical music shine through.

7 Reasons to See Camille Thomas

By Kristen Day If you hear classical music and don't get excited, we're here to expand your horizons. There are a million reasons to see cellist, Camille Thomas at Purdue in October, but we'll just give you seven. Her program...

Renowned artist Camille Thomas passionately plays the cello on stage in an ornate concert hall, with warm lighting highlighting her focused expression and the details of the instrument.

Meet the Artist: Camille Thomas

Inspiration & Motivation Q. Who or what inspired you to take up the cello and pursue a career in music? A. When I was four, I told my mum I’d like to play an instrument. She played records for me...

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Meet 4 of Cameron Graves’ Musical Influences

By Kristen Day Cameron Graves is hardly ordinary. You could easily say the same about his music! The "Planetary Prince" finds his roots within a blend of genres, composers, and artists. So if you want to give Graves a closer...

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Cameron Graves – Planetary Prince

If Cameron Graves played electric guitar instead of piano, his debut solo album, Planetary Prince, would be a heavy-metal record. Graves’ playing style is most notable for its relentlessness, and his supporting musicians prove equal to his ferocity. Drummer Ronald Bruner...

A woman with long hair in a leopard print top stands before patterned, colorful curtains. Warm, golden light highlights her as she adjusts her hair, capturing a Diamond in the Rough moment reminiscent of Margo Price's soulful style.

5 Songs That’ll Make You Love Margo Price

By Kristen Day Whether you're a country die-hard, certified cowboy, or have only now ventured on the "Old Town Road", it's time you catch rising star, Margo Price. When she's not busy recording honest, stripped-down country tracks, Margo's performing on...