It's October, which means while many people around the globe are trying to decide what costume to wear for Halloween, we were busy trying to decide which showcases to see at the 31st edition of the ...

The annual Cervantino Festival in Guanajuato is a cultural extravaganza of art and music — here were some of the best bits ...

A free afternoon open house will include performances by local singer-songwriters, complimentary drinks and light snacks. The ...

From meditative new chapter from a favorite musician to a '90s alt-rock inspired album that explores the modern age, our ...

Noise complaints and gentrification have forced many venues in the city to draw a curtain permanently. A Transition Montréal candidate wants to change that.

Pharoah Sanders’ 1977 release Izipho Zam (My Gifts) on the Strata-East label is a fascinating listen. Widely regarded as a landmark in the evolution of free jazz, it continues to grow on me—and that, ...

Hurricane Melissa struck Jamaica as a Category 5 storm and severely damaged the country's famous reggae community.

The Los Angeles quintet was born onstage, and that’s exactly how it records LPs: by capturing live performances and twisting them, sometimes beyond recognition.

Allen Ginsberg, a powerful voice of the Beat Generation, drew deep inspiration from jazz. His groundbreaking poem "Howl" has ...

Stacker takes a look at Black artists music wouldn't be the same without, from Sister Rosetta Tharpe to Tupac Shakur.

NOAH BERNSTEIN is a saxophonist/composer active in the boundless expanses of the Portland, OR music scene. As a freelance musician, Bernstein finds himself in a plethora of musical backdrops. Current ...