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Jazz legend John Coltrane's son hits the high notes

Jazz legend John Coltrane's son hits the high notes

Ravi Coltrane has a tough task: honour his father John and fellow legend Miles Davis without imitating them, he tells AFP, beer in hand during an interview in Poland. The younger Coltrane has teamed up with multiple Grammy winner Terence Blanchard for a series of concerts across Europe marking the

Reggae icon Meta to headline Stereo Africa Festival in Dakar

Reggae icon Meta to headline Stereo Africa Festival in Dakar

Rising reggae star Meta Dia will headline this year's Stereo Africa Festival in Dakar celebrating contemporary African music and the sounds of the diaspora. Meta -- who sings in English, French, Wolof and Pulaar -- is renowned for his socially conscious music, unifying messages and captivating performances. He will take

Manhattan students excel at music festival

Manhattan music students ranked highly in a recent Montana High School Association (MHSA) district music festival. Manhattan ensembles that ranked superior included Choir, Band, MHS Ladies, Tiger Choir, MHS Jazz Choir, and MHS Jazz Band. The Orange & Black Choir and Sax Trio ranked excellent. There are five ratings: poor,

BHS musicians do well at music festival

Several soloists, small ensembles, and large ensembles from Belgrade High School received the highest rating at a recent music festival. There are multiple Montana High School Association (MHSA) district music festivals held throughout the state. Belgrade High School students participated in one held April 10 and 11 at Gallatin High

‘Landman’ Star Billy Bob Thornton Reveals Surprising Career Switch

Before Billy Bob Thornton began his acting career, he was a musician in two bands in the late 1970s and early 1980s. He then pursued a solo music career in the early 2000s, releasing four albums between the years of 2001 and 2007. While Thornton currently has a leading role

Additional musicians, dancers added to Montana Folk Festival lineup

The second wave of performers coming to the Montana Folk Festival on July 10-12 in Butte include master musicians and dancers. Festival Director George Everett said attendees can expect to find plenty that's familiar but also be amazed at the variety and diversity of the event. More

From Armin van Buuren to Mochakk, electronic music dominates Coachella

From Armin van Buuren to Mochakk, electronic music dominates Coachella

From established stalwarts like Fatboy Slim to rising artists like Australia's Ninajirachi, this year's edition of the annual Coachella music festival dedicated nearly half of its lineup to electronic musicians. The traditionally rock-centric festival in Indio, California -- headlined this year by singers Sabrina Carpenter, Justin