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BRIAN SIMPSON SOUL CONNECTION
I searched for words to describe \"soul connection\" and then attempted to define and link that connection to the music I was hearing.
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The Queen of Percussion
Sheila E. receives Star on Hollywood's Walk of Fame
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KAYLA WATERS
Has been able to fuse her faith into her music rather effortlessly. As she prepared for the release of her latest album entitled \"Presence,\" she took time out to speak with Smooth Jazz Magazine about her career, her music, and her Divine inspiration..
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The Queen of Percussion
Sheila E. receives Star on Hollywood's Walk of Fame
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BRIAN SIMPSON: SOUL CONNECTION
I searched for words to describe “soul connection” and then attempted to define and link that connection to the music I was hearing
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Vanities
Gracie Abrams is ready for a not-so-cruel summer
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'I Don't Have Space to Be Tired of It'
Lola Brooke had to be a master multitasker to break into rap. Now she's the new livest one from Bedford-Stuyvesant.
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The Dave Matthews Guide to Living and Dying
The troubadour of mellow vibes has been one of the biggest acts in music for three decades. Now 56, Matthews has been singing about mortality for a long time, and he's confronting its specter in new and surprising ways, all while trying to figure out how to do some good in the world
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Queen of Hearts
Karol G has won fans all over the world by being herself.
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Bobby Caldwell: Blue Eye Soul Artist Dies
The singer/songwriter best known for the single "What You Won't Do For Love' Bobby Caldwell Dies at 71
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CHRIS STANDRING: INTERVIEW
Strides the CATWALK
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SAMARA JOY
Stepping into the Soraya I felt, honored. Gorgeous establishments like this were at one time closed to certain members of society. Farm workers and share croppers had to create their own premises to decompress and hear live music and most times these establishments were hidden or disguised in some way
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DW3: INTREVIEW
If you came to Seabreeze Jazz Festival to party, then today is the best day as DW3 commences to the stage in full party fashion! Known for their party-like music style, brothers, Eric and William along with long-time best friend, Damon came to get us all out of our seats and party-hardy this afternoon
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NAJEE: INTERVIEW
The massive stage at Pier Park on Thursday evening, delivered a classic performance by a classic artist
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Keiko Matsui Expressing New CD Euphoria
What a way to open a CD. It was Grand, Graceful with a Power Punch...totally grabbed my attention. Dare I say... Wow! Your music is powerful in that it does what I believe should be the intent of any true artist...it takes you places.
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SEABREEZE JAZZFESTIVAL
THE ULTIMATE WEEKEND OF SMOOTH JAZZ
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HARRY BELAFONTE: "KING OF CALYPSO"
Actor| Humanitarian | Civil Rights Activist
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Jonathan Butler Transfer Celebrates 50th Anniversary
UBUNTU: \"I am because you are. Humanity toward others. The inter-connectedness of people.\"
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A Band of Friends
Julien Baker, Phoebe Bridgers and Lucy Dacus return as boygenius with their first fulllength studio album the record
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10 Questions
For this issue's profile of Bad Bunny, the global superstar spoke to TIME (mostly) in Spanish and inspired our first Spanish-language back-page interview
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Great Expectations
How Bad Bunny bent global pop culture to his will-by refusing to compromise on anything
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A Little Bit Rock 'n' Roll
HARDY brings fresh energy to an unfashionable genre.
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Art Shored Jr.TRAMAYNE THOMPSON
Next Paradigm Live is a live smooth jazz series created by the award-winning bassist, producer, composer, writer and record company owner Jacob Webb.
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The Songbook for Generations 1928-2023
Burt Bacharach, songwriter dies at 94
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NICK COLIONNE JUST LIKE THAT
it's official, Coming in 2023
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Lost of a Legend
WAYNE SHORTER, 1933-2023
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Becomes Youngest Ever GRAMMY Winner
GRAMMY Winner of Best Large Jazz Ensemble
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Art Sherrod Jr.
I had the pleasure of interviewing saxophone sensation Art Sherrod Jr. after a recent performance in my hometown of Rochester, New York. Art resides in Maryland now but was raised in Palestine, Texas where he was influenced by many genres of music, including Gospel, Rap, Rock, Blues, Country, Hip-Hop, R&B and of course Jazz.
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Caroline Polachek Loves Mess
For her mucky, bold, feminine new album, the singer gets primal.
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A Realer Sam Smith
Gloria is the singer's most uncompromising work.