Local hip hop artist amasses global following
The Lioness will take the stage at the Dakota Jazz Club on November 29 with a variety of artists.
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Crooners Supper Club celebrates 5th anniversary with Twin Cities’ favorites
Just in time for the holidays, Crooners Supper Club is ready to show off its new bar-lounge and upgraded MainStage as it welcomes a staple of well-known local artists.
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Renowned composer André Thomas returns to Minnesota for ‘A Celebration of Love’
VocalEssence’s ‘What a Mighty God’ concert on Nov. 17 features world-renowned composer of spirituals, Dr. André Thomas.
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Perfect day greets Selby Ave. JazzFest fans [photos]
A perfect late-summer day greeted the 18th annual Selby Ave. JazzFest held at the intersection of Selby Avenue and Milton in St. Paul.
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Black musical standards shine in ‘Smokey Joe’s Café’
The predominantly African American, hip-thrusting, R&B-bellowing nine-member cast of “Smokey Joe’s Café” are mostly locals.
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Annie Mack gives and gets healing through song
Minnesota-born-and-raised jazz and blues vocalist Annie Mack singing is a source of healing and hope.
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Black concerts – Sept. 9-14: classic reggae, Lenny Kravitz and Lil Wayne returns (maybe)
A cool slate of hot early-September shows will help carry you into fall.
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Dancehall legend Burna Boy brings tour to Skyway Theatre Sept. 7
Burna Boy will bring his ‘The African Giant Returns’ tour to the Skyway Theatre Sat. night starting at 7 pm.
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Synth-jammers Static Panic to host EP release party at Turf Club on Sept. 7
Static Panic, one of the newest to take on the local synth-pop dance tradition laid down by Prince, is releasing a new project ‘Glow.’
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Times up for R. Kelly
R. Kelly’s nearly three-decades-long trail of sexual abuse allegations has finally caught up with him.
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