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Jazzed about the arts! New Yorkers indulged in 21st annual Winter JazzFest.

Music

‘Legendary’ Winter JazzFest captivated music-loving New Yorkers with stand-out performances

Posted on January 17, 2025

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Brooklyn Paper

‘Save Our Wicked Lady’: Beloved Bushwick venue fights to keep lights on and live music alive

'Hank-o-Rama' singers tribute to Hank Williams on Lower East Side

‘Hank-o-Rama’ on the Lower East Side cooks up a musical ode to Hank Williams

Posted on January 15, 2025

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Bronx

The ‘Piano Man’ and the Face: Billy Joel and Rod Stewart join forces for ‘One Night, One Stage’ at Yankee Stadium

Posted on January 9, 2025

Music lovers beware! Winter Jazzfest set to take over city stages on Jan. 9.

Music

New York City’s Winter Jazzfest 2025 promises genre-defying lineup and cultural exchange

Posted on January 3, 2025

POW members DONGYEON, HYUNBIN, YORCH, JUNGBIN and HONG sat down with amNewYork Metro at Genesis House.

Music

A dream come true: Global pop group POW talks explosive entrance into music industry

Posted on December 27, 2024

POW performs at Z100 Jingle Ball in Midtown.

NYC Neighborhoods

Z100 brings holiday magic with free Midtown concert and giveaways

Posted on December 19, 2024

Singers at Tio Pepe in Greenwich Village on jazz night

Sunday jazz nights at Tio Pepe: A heartwarming mix of music, community and timeless vibes

Posted on December 18, 2024

Elton John smiles while sitting at a piano.

Gay City News

‘Elton John: Never Too Late’ glimpses into gay rock icon’s life

Trumpet player Chris Botti dazzles during his holiday residency at Blue Note on Dec. 10, 2024.

Jazz trumpeter Chris Botti kicks off annual holiday residency at Blue Note in Greenwich Village

Posted on December 11, 2024

KISS OF LIFE on stage

Music

K-Pop’s KISS OF LIFE talk breakthrough success and love for fans during North American tour

Posted on December 11, 2024

Glastonbury Festival 2022 – Day Five

Brooklyn Paper

Diana Ross returning to Kings Theatre next year to mark a decade of revival

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Bronx Times

NCAA basketball star and Bronx native Boogie Fland to play tournament at Madison Square Garden

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Brooklyn Paper

Lenape culture to takes center stage at inaugural Prospect Park Eenda-Lunaapeewahkiing fair

getyourguide.com hosts the ultimate Taylor Swift walking tour of New York City.

See what Taylor Swift is singing about during this New York City walking tour

Posted on December 4, 2024

Dreamcatcher dominated the stage with beauty and grace

Music

South Korean girl group Dreamcatcher rocks Brooklyn’s Kings Theatre

Posted on November 27, 2024

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Bronx Times

Bronx native Cipha Sounds evolves from hip-hop DJ to comedy star, shines at NYC Comedy Festival

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Metro Philadelphia

Moana 2: Composers talk crafting world of music for new sequel

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Brooklyn

Rave B4 We Die: No sleep for Brooklyn thanks to Woosung’s EDM bash

Posted on November 21, 2024

The band The FMs standing in front of a yellow wall

Music

New York City’s The FMs to release new album showcasing their late band member’s last vocal tracks

Posted on November 20, 2024

Jazz hands and giggles galore! Comics pack out The Bell House during New York Comedy Festival with their show Don't Stop, I'm About to Jazz.

Brooklyn Paper

Musical comics bring the laughs with bawdy New York Comedy Festival set, ‘Don’t Stop, I’m About to Jazz’

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Bronx

The Fox & King to celebrate 13 years of making Bronx music with huge celebration

Posted on November 15, 2024

Big Ocean surprised St. Joseph’s School for the Deaf.

Bronx

NYPD teams up with Big Ocean, K-Pop first hard-of-hearing act for surprise visit to Bronx school for deaf children

Posted on November 13, 2024

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Music

South Korean actor Bae In-Hyuk discusses his first visit to the US and celebrating Singles Day in Queens

Posted on November 11, 2024

Atarashii Gakko! performs live on stage.

Music

Japanese girl group Atarashii Gakko! talks world tour and reaching fans with their music

Posted on November 8, 2024

Team behind The Story of CBGB

Telling ‘The Story of CBGB,’ a Village fixture and the greatest dive bar ever

Posted on November 6, 2024

Two photos of Richard Pigkaso side by side, left him playing with a yoyo, right him holding a yoyo to his mouth

Bronx

Bronx’s Richard Pigkaso to close chapter on music career with release of final album

Posted on November 5, 2024

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Brooklyn Paper

Brighton Beach seniors get glam for ‘Your Highness Grandmother’ pageant

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Music

‘They are like magic’: K-Pop girl group EVERGLOW lights up world tour for fans across the US and Latin America

Posted on November 1, 2024

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Brooklyn Paper

Brooklyn celebrates hip-hop heritage with unveiling of towering ‘Rappin’ Max Robot’ statue

Astoria Post

Astoria family goes all out with ‘Pink Pony Club’ Halloween decor, in tribute to pop star Chappell Roan

SEVENTEEN performing at Belmont Park.

Music

K-pop group SEVENTEEN takes New York City by storm and lights Empire State Building

Posted on October 29, 2024

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QNS

Judge dismisses majority of claims in lawsuit against Forest Hills Stadium, allowing concerts to continue

Travis Japan performs on Broadway

Music

Japanese boy band Travis Japan dazzles Broadway with electrifying performance

Posted on October 21, 2024

Brandee Younger, an acclaimed harpist who performed at the first-ever BRIC JazzFest, returns as this season’s Artist Curator.

Brooklyn Paper

A decade of jazz! BRIC to celebrate 10th anniversary of JazzFest with slate of performances

Miss Cherry Delight and Dusty Gannon released “Glow in the Dark”

Brooklyn

Brooklyn’s Miss Cherry Delight drops new paranormal single and music video with Vision Video

Posted on October 14, 2024

K-Pop girl group Loossemble says their fans fuel the fire of their success.

Music

K-pop stars Loosemble talk triumphant return to NYC and spreading message of hope

Posted on October 14, 2024

Joe McGinty and the Loser's Lounge

Music

Joe McGinty and the Loser’s Lounge continues to be a winner for music lovers

Posted on October 9, 2024

Alec Baldwin, NY Phil Opening Gala Co-Chair Karen LeFrak, and Josh Groban at the New York Philharmonic Gala on Sept. 24, 2024.

Arts & Entertainment

Luxurious harmony: New York Philharmonic Gala offers a night to remember

Posted on October 3, 2024

Fans waited hours in the rain just to see Lisa perform at Global Citizen Festival.

Music

Fans are still gushing over Lisa of BLACKPINK’s Global Citizen performance and surprise unreleased song ‘Moonlit Floor’

Posted on October 3, 2024

Lordz of Brooklyn Michael McLeer/Kaves (R), Adam McLeer (L), and Kaves' partner Donna. (center)

Brooklyn Paper

Immersive exhibit captures ‘Dream of Brooklyn’ and its global influence on popular culture

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Music

Global Citizen Festival recap: Using music to drive global issues

Posted on October 1, 2024

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Colorful punk: Tish and Snooky rock on in the East Village with hair dye and music

Posted on September 25, 2024

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Music

Fans are abuzz for Indonesian-American singer NIKI, a trailblazer for Asian artists, after Central Park concert

Posted on September 25, 2024

Ellie the Elephant joined singer Ciara on stage during her concert at Barclays Center. Ellie was received with loud applause and cheers from the crowd, with Ciara noting “We ain’t never seen no mascot like Ellie, baby."

Brooklyn Paper

Ellie on the Aux: The pump-up playlist behind NY Liberty’s viral mascot

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Brooklyn Paper

A B.I.G. celebration! DOT selling limited edition Biggie street signs to commemorate debut album anniversary

The namesake of Jeff Lynne's Electric Light Orchestra front and center

Music

Electric Light Orchestra takes final bow at Madison Square Garden

Posted on September 23, 2024

David Amram at The Village Trip

Music

David Amram’s symphony plays on, at 93 years young, at The Village Trip music festival

Posted on September 18, 2024

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