Local dance bands, surf instrumental combos and rock ‘n’ roll bands had a chance for “battle of the bands” glory for a few ...
The collaboration of composer Richard Rodgers and lyricist Lorenz Hart yielded some of the most popular and enduring American songs of the early 20th century. "The Lady Is a Tramp," "My Romance," ...
The late entertainer and civil rights activist lived in the area’s “African American Gold Coast,” among neighbors like Ella ...
Don’t miss Davina and The Vagabonds’ festive swing concert 'A Vagabond Holiday' on Dec. 6 at Thrasher Opera House in Green ...
After the visitors have gone home, Monterey’s locals enjoy a more low-key jazz scene, with live music at bars, restaurants, ...
In a decade when Harlem’s clubs pulsed with the rhythm of the Jazz Age, Queens stood quietly on the threshold of ...
Lisette Model’s candid and cruel portraits spawned an American genre. But the key to understanding her might lie in Europe, ...
The former home of the legendary Lena Horne is on sale for $1.22 million, according to a release. The Tudor-style home, ...
One musical commonality singer Betsy Baer shares with guitarist Brent “B.G.” McPike shouldn’t come as a surprise. Both have a fondness for Beatles music, as well as jazz and bossa nova. Baer has sung ...
As part of its Lincoln Center season, the company presented works by Lauren Lovette, Robert Battle and Hope Boykin.
A new exhibit is on display at the Harvey B. Gantt Center for African-American Arts + Culture in uptown Charlotte. It ...