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Jazz Legend Chuck Mangione, Rochester Native and Grammy Winner, Dies at 84

Jazz Legend Chuck Mangione, Rochester Native and Grammy Winner, Dies at 84

Famed flugelhornist and jazz composer Chuck Mangione, whose smooth melodies and international acclaim brought pride to his hometown of Rochester, died Tuesday at his home. He was 84. This wikipedia photo of Chuck Mangione was taken in 1998....

Album review: Bruce Dickinson – More Balls To Picasso

Album review: Bruce Dickinson – More Balls To Picasso

When it comes to notching up professional achievements, Bruce Dickinson hasn’t exactly had a ton of reasons to demand a do-over. Iron Maiden superstar. Qualified commercial airline pilot. Accomplished fencer. Best-selling author. Brewmaster...

Grammy winner Dame Cleo Laine dies aged 97

Grammy winner Dame Cleo Laine dies aged 97

Jazz singer Dame Cleo Laine has died at the age of 97. The star, known best for her incredible vocal range, performed with legends the like of Frank Sinatra and Ray Charles and became the first British singer to win a Grammy Award. The Mirror...

Music Against Silence, a demonstration against apartheid and the genocide in Palestine. Group interview.

Music Against Silence, a demonstration against apartheid and the genocide in Palestine. Group interview.

As Pressenza, we were able to personally follow the Music Against Silence demonstration in Varese and Brescia. In Varese, I met one of the organizers and proposed an interview to better explain this wonderful initiative against apartheid and the...

Jazz legend Cleo Laine dies aged 97

Jazz legend Cleo Laine dies aged 97

English singer and actor Cleo Laine has died, she was 97 years old. Dame Cleo Laine, Lady Dankworth, was known for her scat style of performing jazz numbers and her long collaboration with her late husband Sir John Dankworth. He passed away in...

Music of the Mountains: Montana Sand

Music of the Mountains: Montana Sand

JAMIE LAMMERS NEDERLAND -- AJ Montana Keyser has been writing songs since the age of 11 and playing open mikes since the age of 15. They’ve embraced music throughout their entire life, performing professionally for over eight years. When Keyser...

Music making returns to Ellisland

Music making returns to Ellisland

A NEW immersive songwriting programme for young musicians is coming to Ellisland Farm this autumn. Running across September and October, the programme includes a weekend retreat, a professional studio session, and a live public showcase. This...

Musicians Union Condemns ‘Colbert’ Cancellation, Says Now “Is A Time For Courage, Not Cowardice”

Musicians Union Condemns ‘Colbert’ Cancellation, Says Now “Is A Time For Courage, Not Cowardice”

The union representing musicians who work at The Late Show with Stephen Colbert has condemned CBS’ cancellation of the program and is calling on other networks “to state, loudly and clearly, that they will not allow themselves to be similarly...

Music Spotlight: Cody Jinks

Music Spotlight: Cody Jinks

Singer/songwriter and country rocker Cody Jinks has released his latest album, ‘In My Blood,’ which may be his finest collection of songs to date. SUBMITTEDWhat makes Southern rock so special is that it has its roots in classic rock yet has not...

Music connects us and ties us to our memories

Music connects us and ties us to our memories

By Tabitha Bozeman A lot has happened this week. Coldplay is enjoying a moment as the song “Sparks” from the album Parachute has climbed the charts into the top 50 and is still rising. Coldplay is no stranger to having hits, with at least 67 major...

Musicians Union Condemns Colbert Cancellation: ‘Now Is A Time For Courage, Not Cowardice’

Musicians Union Condemns Colbert Cancellation: ‘Now Is A Time For Courage, Not Cowardice’

The union representing musicians who work at The Late Show with Stephen Colbert has condemned CBS’ cancellation of the program and is calling on other networks “to state, loudly and clearly, that they will not allow themselves to be similarly...

Music, food, and smiles at Union Square Park in Hornell: Photos      

Music, food, and smiles at Union Square Park in Hornell: Photos      

Some of the crowd cools off during a sizzling Thursdays at the Square in Union Square Park in Hornell on July 24, 2025.Madonna Figura Simon/Special To The SpectatorThe White River Band performs during Thursdays at the Square in Hornell's Union...

Grammy Winner Tems Becomes Africa’s Highest-Selling Female Artist

Grammy Winner Tems Becomes Africa’s Highest-Selling Female Artist

July 25, (THEWILL) — Nigerian singer Temilade Openiyi, popularly known as Tems, has made history as Africa’s highest-selling female artist, overtaking icons such as Angelique Kidjo, Tiwa Savage, and Yemi Alade, according to verified chart data....

Music mogul Mathew Knowles brings industry insight to Prairie View A&M University

Music mogul Mathew Knowles brings industry insight to Prairie View A&M University

Prairie View A&M University has named Dr. Mathew Knowles as the inaugural Executive-in-Residence for its newly launched Presidential Executive-in-Residence Program, a bold initiative aimed at connecting students and faculty with global leaders...

Mariah Carey releases 'Sugar Sweet,' teases new album on 'Kimmel'

Mariah Carey releases 'Sugar Sweet,' teases new album on 'Kimmel'

July 25 (UPI) -- Mariah Carey is back with new music. The "We Belong Together" singer, 56, dropped her new single "Sugar Sweet" with Shenseea and Kehlani on Friday ahead of her Sept. 26 album, Here for it All. She talked about her upcoming release...

"The whole album shimmers with a sonic gloss that's brought it to the 21st century with no loss of historic integrity..." XTC's third album Drums And Wires gets new Steven Wilson Atmos mix

"The whole album shimmers with a sonic gloss that's brought it to the 21st century with no loss of historic integrity..." XTC's third album Drums And Wires gets new Steven Wilson Atmos mix

XTC's third album, 1979's Drums And Wires, is to be remixed in Dolby Atmos by Steven Wilson for the very first time. The album will be released on CD/Blu-ray and also on heavyweight vinyl through Ape House/Panegyric on September 26. The album has...

Greyhaven to release new album amid Better Lovers European and UK tour

Greyhaven to release new album amid Better Lovers European and UK tour

Greyhaven have announced their new album, Keep It Quiet. The record is due out on October 10 via Solid State, landing right in the middle of their support slot on supergroup Better Lovers’ European and UK tour. They’ve also just released lead...

Turnstile’s NEVER ENOUGH ‘visual album’ will be available on-demand next week

Turnstile’s NEVER ENOUGH ‘visual album’ will be available on-demand next week

Turnstile have announced that NEVER ENOUGH’s accompanying ‘visual album’ will be available on-demand from Monday, July 28. The film – which was directed by the band’s own Brendan Yates and Pat McCrory – debuted at the Tribeca Film Festival ahead...

Sabaton announce new album, unleash two new singles

Sabaton announce new album, unleash two new singles

Power metal kings Sabaton have just announced details of their mighty 11th album, Legends. Due out on October 17 via Better Noise, bassist Pär Sundström teases that the record features “11 tracks that cover 11 iconic legendary stories. This time...

Jazz great Frisell to play return engagements at Kingston prison, island hotel

Jazz great Frisell to play return engagements at Kingston prison, island hotel

Breadcrumb Trail Links Entertainment Local Entertainment News Local News The Bill Frisell Trio — Tony Scherr, Bill Frisell and Kenny Wollesen — play shows at Collins Bay Institution and the Hotel Wolfe Island next week. S.M. Turell/Supplied photo...

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