When the now-famous jazz and soul band Ranky Tanky takes the stage at Charleston Music Hall Friday night, the April 4 performance will carry special significance, according to vocalist and horn player ...

God Bless the Child.” “I’ll Be Seeing You.” And of course, “Strange Fruit.” Ten writers and musicians share what they love ...

Alexander is an acclaimed poet, scholar, and cultural advocate. She is the president of the Mellon Foundation, the nation’s ...

Mickey Dolenz of The Monkees. Led Zeppelin and Tom Petty tributes. Bluegrass legend Del McCoury. They're all onstage this ...

Paula West is celebrating her birthday just the way she likes it— by singing some of her favorite songs. The great San ...

The award-winning pianist and band leader has been hailed as one of San Diego’s cultural icons. She toured Europe multiple ...

A new collaboration between jazz clubs across the Midwest aims to bring more artists to the region. The inaugural tour makes ...

What I wanted to do is to really celebrate what we do best," the orchestra's founder says about Sunday's 30th-anniversary ...

A cappella comes to the Vilar Performing Arts Center in Beaver Creek with a blend of Broadway, Disney and jazz tunes through ...

Looking for something to do this weekend? Here are a few recommendations from Globe writers and critics, covering music, theater, comedy, museums, family events, and more.

The best songs by New Jersey chanteuse Sarah Vaughan explain how she modernized the art of jazz singing in the post-war era.