Jackie Shane—the electrifying soul singer, black cult heroine, and transgender pioneer—died this week in Nashville at age 78. “Any Other Way,” a box set of Shane’s music released in 2017…Continue Reading →
“There’s no limit to the things that you can do,” go the lyrics to jazz visionary Sun Ra’s “Space Is the Place.” “This exhibition highlights Sun Ra’s idea of an…Continue Reading →
Below are the winners of the 2018 Boston Music Awards, which were announced at Boston’s House of Blues on Dec. 12, 2018. Artist of the Year: Cousin Stizz New Artist…Continue Reading →
In this afternoon’s Honk Parade, dozens of bands and activist and community groups marched from Davis Square in Somerville to Harvard Square in Cambridge. Thousands lined the streets for this…Continue Reading →
The 13th annual Honk—the infectious street party and festival of activist bands—arrives in Somerville and Cambridge this weekend, featuring an international roster of more than 28 bands. The free outdoor…Continue Reading →
Oompa and Cliff Notez performed at today’s Evolution of Hip Hop Festival in Somerville’s Union Square. Photos copyright 2018 Greg Cook. Previously: May 19, 2018: Photos: Cliff Notez Raps At…Continue Reading →
When the Boston Music Awards sent out ballots to nominating committee members this morning, there was a change. Instead of having separate categories for male and female vocalist of the…Continue Reading →
AS220’s Foo Fest—the annual street shindig outside the alternative art space’s building on 115 Empire St. in Providence—is this Saturday, Aug. 18, from 1 p.m. to 1 a.m. It features…Continue Reading →
“I’m tired of people talking. You’ve just got to do it,” says Catherine Morris, founder, curator and executive director of the Boston Art & Music Soul Festival, which debuts from…Continue Reading →
“Displacement is not business, it’s disruption,” Sophia Belle, who had been a tenant of the EMF building, told a crowd at the rally to “Save EMF” at Brattle Plaza in…Continue Reading →