Alto Key, an independent London-based artist who makes indie/alt-pop music, is a musician whose work has the power to uplift your spirits, punch you in the gut, and squeeze a tear from your heart. He is also delightfully and hilariously funny on his various social media channels, and boasts over 6.7 million likes and 375,000 […]
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Simeon Flick Is Boundless with a Guitar
With two brand new releases, Simeon Flick steps boldly into the new reality we all know as life right now. The first: Scarlotti’s Greatest Hits — a refreshing choice artistically, as it highlights the works of Domenico Scarlotti, who lived adventurously as a composer, integrating musical ideas from the street, so-to-speak, to be implemented into […]
Frederic Chiu Creates Colors Using Classical Piano
Frederic Chiu’s early career followed traditional avenues. His awards and competition wins included the prestigious Avery Fisher Career Grant, Juilliard’s Petschek Award, and wins at contests run by the Music Teachers National Association and the Beethoven Foundation (now the American Pianists Association)…
Breaking Into a New Groove: Drummer JWhite incorporates heavy metal drumming into hip hop songs – and people are listening
Justin Curtis White, III, known professionally as JWhite, is a drummer with verve. His first YouTube video has over 5.5 million views, but it’s not the views that matter as much as why people are watching—because JWhite is bringing something new with his beats.
Inside Cash’s Boyhood Home
Inside Cash’s Boyhood Home — This new video by the Delta Cultural Center offers an exclusive look inside the fully restored boyhood home of Johnny Cash
In the Spotlight-Pete Muller
In the Spotlight-Pete Muller — Pete Muller’s latest album, Two Truths and A Lie, reflects his unusual journey. While he was achieving the highest level of Wall Street success as a pioneer in “quant” investing, he was also singing his songs to tough-hearted New York City subway audiences. In all areas of his life, Muller is driven by two overarching themes: connection and mastery.
In the Spotlight: Josh Roach
It’s only fitting that software engineer and entrepreneur Josh Roach eventually built his own state-of-the-art in-home recording studio. …
Feminism Through Song: Erika Lloyd Celebrates Powerful Women in Music
Erika Lloyd prepares for her upcoming release of her album “Power” by discussing women in the music industry and how today isn’t so different from long ago.
Steve Campbell: Tales of a Blues Traveler
Harmonica player, Steve Campbell, has a Forrest Gump-like existence, being at the right place at the right time, and meeting all kinds of influential musicians including blues master B.B. King and Muddy Waters.
Yonder Mountain Twisting Bluegrass Traditions
In its 17 years Yonder Mountain String Band (YMSB) has built a distinctive rock ‘n’ roll enthused bluegrass sound that appeals to music lovers of all ages and tribes.