WORLD MUSIC SHORT TAKES by J. Pepper Vusi Mahlasela, Shebeen Queen Vusi Sidney Mahlasela Ka Zwane is a Sotho South African singer-songwriter. Described widely as an African folk artist, his latest offering Shebeen Queen is a tribute to Read more
by Rudy Palma Pop sensation Katy Perry, I mean, really, does anyone not know who Perry is at this point? Hence why I leave the duologue of her biography outta here! Smile is the sixth studio album by Perry. Recently Read more
by Constance Tucker Seth Weaver is known for his trombone abilities, described as a “youthful trombone firebrand pelting NYC with deliciously soulful hard bop,” but it is his delicious voice this artist initially from Franklin, TN, that lights up Read more
by Kaya Savas The musical fantasy Descendants 3 again stars Dove Cameron, Cameron Boyce, Sofia Carson, and Booboo Stewart as classic Disney villains’ children. The soundtrack includes seven original songs. Highlights include the Carson-led pop song “One Kiss” and the Hot Read more
COUNTY & BLUEGRASS SHORT TAKES by Constance Tucker Great Peacock, Forever Better Worse Based in Nashville, TN. Great Peacock, fronted by vocalist and guitarist Andrew Nelson, guitar and harmony vocalist Blount Floyd, and Read more
POP & ROCK SHORT TAKES by John Gaddis Estella Dawn, Spooky (Purplestar Records, 2020) At twenty-three years old vocalist, multi-instrumentalist, and songwriter Estella Dawn has been quickly garnering fans with smartly crafted lyrics and melodies layered Read more
by Constance Tucker Vocalist Sam Fazio has relished in recreated jazz and pop classics with a flourishing career in the Chicago music scene. On his latest outing, he has Let’s Go, he has collaborated with the legendary duo Tuck (Andress) Read more
by Rudy Palma This is a genre where there seems to be an abundance of submissions each week. For a genre of music that is touted as only capturing 1 to 2% of the overall music market, it is certainly Read more
by John Gaddis Kayla DiVenere is a TV actress that is best known for her role in the SyFy series Helix. She is the younger sister of Warm Bodies and The Accountant actor Daniel DiVenere. When not acting, DiVenere also Read more
by Thomas E. Davis Israeli soprano Chen Reiss achieved prominence as a member of the Bavarian State Opera under the music directorship of Zubin Mehta and has, for several years, been a resident artist at the Vienna State Opera. Reiss Read more
