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Based in NOLA for the past dozen years, Papa Mali is a certified rock n’ roll troubadour, having lived several musical lives in numerous locales across the past half-century. A conversation brimming with detailed ruminations and colorful pointifications. A living breathing chameleonic musicologist in our midst.
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Part of Eric Clapton’s Crossroads Guitar Festival at Crypto.com Arena, Judith Hill’s scorching set was punctuated by a surprise sit-in from one of her favorite guitarists, the electrifying Eric Gales.
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A surly snapshot of the maniacal minds and musical evolution of three childhood friends and bandmates, making no bones about just where this squad feels most liberated and lethal.
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A quarter-century of extreme fandom comes full circle as Kruder & Dorfmeister’s 30th Anniversary US Tour finally delivers them to the Black Rock desert, then back to the city by the Bay. B.Getz’s diary of a mad Stan welcomes the dynamic duo back to the States. Give Thanks 4 K&D!
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Only in its second year, Park City Song Summit is well on the way to redefining what’s possible for festival nation; cross-pollinating a multi-day music event with a mental health/recovery/wellness conference, all the while providing a mighty good time.
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In September 2023, Marya released her fifth solo LP, Weightless; an exquisite collection of songs soft and vulnerable, human and dreamy.
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Karina Rykman slides thru the pod for a candid and colorful conversation, revealing how her career has evolved and exploded since we last spoke. A detailed unpacking of the creation and manifestation of her record, headlining tour, and musical partnerships. Plus B.Swiz from Object Heavy!
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After last year’s inspired, successful debut gathering, the Park City Song Summit is ready to level up, rolling out a multi-faceted slate of exciting events for 2023. The second iteration will be headlined by Bob Weir & Wolf Bros, as well as Eric Krasno, a Stevie Wonder tribute featuring Danielle Ponder, plus dozens of other eclectic artisans
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I’d go as far as to call it the preeminent musical gathering of it’s kind, uniting cultures, geographies, and generations of Black American Music and capturing the spirit of creative collaboration like few, if any, other festivals with such a decided focus on foundational hip-hop.
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In a rare coalescing of supernatural talents, the stalwart squadron of Nicholas Payton, Wil Blades, and Otis McDonald linked up for a two-night engagement at Keys Jazz Bistro in the North Beach section of San Francisco.
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