Mtume Founder, James Mtume – Remembered
James Mtume, influential jazz and R&B musician, died at 76, leaving a legacy of musical innovation and cultural impact.
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Saleka Shyamalan at World Café Live
Singer, songwriter and pianist Saleka Shyamalan returns to the stage at World Café Live.
Son of The 215 – Uptown’s Finest
When it comes to Philadelphia-born-and-bred hip hop, Son of The 215 is both an old soul and a new sensation.
HoagieNation Returns for 2021
Philly’s own Daryl Hall and John Oates hometown celebration of music, food and culture, HoagieNation returns to the Mann at Fairmount Park.
Kharisma McIlwaine is “All In”
Switching mics, Kharisma McIlwaine makes a return to her musical roots with the release of her new single and music video, “All In”.
Moor Mother releases a new single to celebrate a new deal
Philly’s Avant-music goddess Moor Mother shoots and scores a record deal with ANTI- and releases a new single, Zami.
Soraia Tight-Lipped
Philadelphia’s hard rock and rough-edged Soraia score a Billboard hit with their single “Tight-Lipped”.
DMX, an Adopted Son of Philly – In Memoriam
DMX, a rapper known as much for his troubles as his music, has died, his family announced in a statement. He was 50.
Margie Politzer Recalls the days of No Wave Music
West Philadelphia artist, Margie Politzer, reflects on her time in the punk rock avatars Vitamin, recalling the days of No Wave Music.
John Coltrane – Reliving A Love Supreme
Reliving John Coltrane and his A Love Supreme with Philly’s finest recorded live at Philly’s Mother Bethel AME Church.