A drummer, a DJ-producer and an orchestra director discuss the challenges for Black artists, how things are changing and increasing access to the arts ...

Columbus jazzman Rahsaan Roland Kirk may not have been a household name, but his impact on both the local scene and famous musicians is undeniable.

Rock ‘n’ roll legends Bob Dylan, Little Richard, Elvis Presley and Johnny Cash all share a similar influence, Arkansas native and the “Godmother of Rock ‘n’ ...

Enjoy shows from jazz to bluegrass to electronic to gospel – all for free at Big Ears in 2025. There are moving exhibitions ...

Expect the unexpected, from jazz to folk to global beats. Keep your ears open for these innovative artists during this year’s ...

Lizz Wright’s exquisite singing breaks all boundaries between soul, gospel and jazz. In so doing she channels many interwoven strands of the African-American experience. Wright thrives on singing to ...

Mavis Staples and Common are set to headline this year’s San Jose Jazz Summer Fest. The gospel legend and award-winning rapper, both social activists in their own right, will help the annual event ...

“Shock” is the word Jason Moran uses for being named Artist-in-Residence for the 2025 Detroit Jazz Festival. “I’ve always been very aware of who (the Artists-in-Residence) were in previous ...

A Magistrate Court in Wuse Zone 6, Abuja, has ordered the arrest of blogger Martins Vincent Otse, popularly known as VeryDarkMan (VDM), over accusations of defaming gospel artist Mercy Chinwo. The ...

FREE WDSU MOBILE APP. WELL, THE JAZZ FEST LINEUP. BREAKING NEWS HERE. JUST ANNOUNCE WE’VE GOT PEARL JAM, DAVE MATTHEWS, LUKE COMBS, LIL WAYNE, THE ROOTS, LENNY KRAVITZ, KACEY MUSGRAVES AND SANTA ...