Nicole Henry sang at the Northeast Jazz & Wine Festival in 2009
NYC’s Mayor Bloomberg proclaimed yesterday to be Women in Jazz Day (May 10).
Posts Tagged ‘Music’
So Right, So Good
Saturday, May 11th, 2013Pop Life
Saturday, April 27th, 2013
Singer Trey Songz had the crowd eating out of his hands by the end of his nearly hour-long set.
Chances are you are not a pop star. So you have no idea what it’s like to be in a different city every night or be asked to summons the necessary energy to perform at your peak. The expectations must be unfathomable.
An artist can either raise the bar or lose their status.
Last night we covered the Block Party Concert at the Dome last night and saw R&B singer Trey Songz set the standard. He performed for nearly and hour and had the crowd at the point of eruption.
West Coast Hip Hop Collective Drop City Yacht Club (formerly The Freshmen) was a good appetizer.
Drop City Yacht Club (MC Kristo) kicked off the show with a taste of West Coast Hip Hop.
By the time headliner Ke$ha hit the stage (after a lengthy delay) things weren’t just the same.
Ke$ha with her dancers on the stage at the Carrier Dome.
Ke$ha’s fans singing along.
To their credit, Ke$ha fans didn’t lack enthusiasm.
Ke$ha fans before her set. (photo by Najah Brown)
Salt & Light
Wednesday, April 24th, 2013
Tiffany Lewish, Director in Training, leads the BCCE during a selection at the concert Saturday night.
Syracuse University’s BCCE has been using song to help the community cross the line of faith for 36 years.
Below is a short clip of Isaiah Cobb leading a song of praise.
Marshall Plan
Wednesday, April 24th, 2013
Count Basie Orchestra Alto Sax player Marshall McDonald visited SU for a student workshop and concert with the Mortin Schiff Jazz Ensemble last week. During a break in selections he talked about his progression from Clarinet to Sax, and how legends such as Danny Turner and Marshall Royal offered up a unique flavor that helped create a signature Basie Orchestra sound. The conductor for the concert was SU professor Joe Riposo.
Three C’s
Saturday, April 20th, 2013
Venue 5635
Saturday, April 20th, 2013
When DJ, photographer, comedian Binx visited the SIF studio, we played one of his favorite vinyl records from back in the day.
Today is Record Store Day. The Sound Garden (of Armory Square) is one of the participating stores and will feature an in-store performance today.
Throwback Thursday: Three Dozen
Thursday, April 18th, 2013
The Black Celestial Choral Ensemble of Syracuse University celebrates their 36th Year with a concert this weekend.
Do Your Dance
Monday, April 8th, 2013
Actor/Comedian D.L. Hughley performs during a visit to Syracuse a few years ago.
In a recent NPR story, comedian D.L. Hughley, who also a contestant on tonight’s ‘Dancing with the Stars, talks about his diverse musical selections.
Hughley is coming to Syracuse next month to perform at Funny Bones.
Hip Hop Honors (history) part II
Monday, April 8th, 2013“Hip Hop saved my life.”
Eldred Harris, educator (born in the Bronx)
Get Up State (Mural)
Eldred Harris talks about the roots of Hip Hop.
Live Mural Painting at Cascadilla Street in Ithaca.
Jorge Pabon, aka Pop Master Fabel and a member of the Rock Steady Crew, talks about his experience in the early days of Hip Hop.
Pioneering DJ Grandmaster Caz meets with retired Ithaca ophthalmologist Ed Hart (right) at the History Center. Hart was one of the early supporters of Syracuse in focus.
Through the Lens
Saturday, April 6th, 2013
Pioneering Hip Hop photographers Joe Conzo and Charlie Ahearn (right) visited Ithaca this weekend for Unbound from the Underground: A Community Celebration of Hip Hop Culture. They are pictured at The Tompkins County History Center where Conzo's collection of photos "Decay to DJ" are on exhibit.