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Pianist and composer Vijay Iyer has announced a new album with trumpeter Wadada Leo Smith. Out March 21, via ECM,
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Silkworm to Reunite for 2025 Shows
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Rico Nasty is coming back with her first project since 2022’s Las Ruinas. The Maryland-born rapper and singer’s new album,
Big Thief’s James Krivchenia Announces Album, Shares New Song “Probably Wizards”: Listen
Big Thief drummer and producer James Krivchenia is releasing a new experimental solo album. The musician worked on Performing Belief