Rhiannon Giddens takes audiences on a journey through the evolution of folk in this one-night-only celebration. From the old-time and string band traditions that laid its foundation, to the rise of bluegrass, the folk revival, and beyond, the evening showcases how these genres have shaped and continue to shape the heart of American musical identity. […]
It’s essentially impossible to overstate the impact Juan Esteban Aristizábal Vásquez—the man known throughout the Americas and around the world as Juanes—has had on Latin music. Since making his solo debut in 2000, he’s racked up hit after hit, bringing rock music and thoughtful lyrics together with folkloric Latin American rhythms on songs like “Es […]
When King Gizzard & The Lizard Wizard stopped by the Hollywood Bowl in 2023, they made themselves at home, playing a three-hour marathon set that still only scraped the surface of what the super-versatile Australian band can do. One of the most innovative, important, and productive bands in their home country, they move fluidly through […]
Ten years ago, Alabama Shakes transformed their hardscrabble soul and Southern rock into something lighter, more experimental, and altogether mind blowing. Taking cues from soul heroes Erykah Badu and Curtis Mayfield, as well as the scuzzy garage rock of MC5 and The Strokes, they released Sound & Color, an exploratory record on which they play space […]
Hiatus Kaiyote’s smoky, psychedelic soul and heavy funk have made them a fiercely adored live band, and a go-to sample source for Kendrick Lamar, Drake, Beyoncé and Jay-Z, and other rappers looking to bring smooth grooves to their music. On their most recent album, 2024’s Love Heart Cheat Code, the three-time Grammy nominees venture deeper into […]
Since forming in 1967 in—where else?—the city of Chicago, the band Chicago have recorded 40 albums, sold over 100 million records, and have proven themselves to be one of the longest-running and best-selling groups of all time. They’ll send our season off in a festive farewell, performing horn-laden rock hits and heart-aching ballads like “25 […]
Since forming in 1967 in—where else?—the city of Chicago, the band Chicago have recorded 40 albums, sold over 100 million records, and have proven themselves to be one of the longest-running and best-selling groups of all time. They’ll send our season off in a festive farewell, performing horn-laden rock hits and heart-aching ballads like “25 […]
Since forming in 1967 in—where else?—the city of Chicago, the band Chicago have recorded 40 albums, sold over 100 million records, and have proven themselves to be one of the longest-running and best-selling groups of all time. They’ll send our season off in a festive farewell, performing horn-laden rock hits and heart-aching ballads like “25 […]
Big Thief are among the boldest sonic explorers—and most poignant songwriters—of their generation. Their universally acclaimed songs have earned them five Grammy nominees, while their last four albums have been named “Best New Music” by Pitchfork. Their tendency to refine in-progress material in front of audiences makes them one of music’s most surprising acts.
