Richmond collective Butcher Brown joins Nicholas Payton on A Supreme Blue, an ambitious reinterpretation of Miles Davis' Kind of Blue…
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Richmond Jazz & Music Festival Announces 2026 Lineup Featuring Erykah Badu, Lupe Fiasco, and Noname
The Richmond Jazz & Music Festival returns August 8–9, 2026 with performances from Erykah Badu, Lupe Fiasco, Free Nationals, Noname,…
Read MoreErykah Badu — The Cultural Architect Headlining Richmond Jazz & Music Festival 2026
Erykah Badu’s headlining appearance at Richmond Jazz & Music Festival 2026 brings one of modern Black music’s most influential and…
Read MoreRichmond Jazz & Music Festival 2026: The Artists Bringing Jazz, Soul, Hip-Hop and Funk to Maymont
Richmond Jazz & Music Festival’s 2026 lineup blends jazz excellence, neo-soul, hip-hop, funk, and R&B legends with rising contemporary voices…
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Bands to Watch at Riverrock: The Artists Bringing Richmond’s Riverfront to Life
Dominion Energy Riverrock returns to Brown’s Island with a music lineup that stretches from honky-tonk chaos and indie-folk to psychedelic…
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Then and Now The Current — April 29, 1899: Duke Ellington Is Born
Born on this day in 1899, Duke Ellington transformed jazz into an enduring American art form rooted in Black cultural…
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Allianz Amphitheater’s Summer Lineup Signals a Big Season for Richmond’s Riverfront
Allianz Amphitheater’s summer lineup brings major touring acts to Richmond’s riverfront, highlighting the city’s growing role as a regional music…
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Then and Now The Current — April 21, 2003: Death of Nina Simone
Nina Simone’s death on April 21, 2003 marked the passing of an artist who turned music into a force of…
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Then and Now The Current — April 21, 2016: Death of Prince
Prince’s death on April 21, 2016 marked the loss of an artist who redefined musical innovation and artistic control in…
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A Win for the City: How Mad Skillz Carried Richmond to the Grammys
Mad Skillz’s Grammy win is more than a personal achievement. It is a defining moment for Richmond, reflecting decades of…
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