Music
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Beyoncé’s ‘Cowboy Carter’ reinforces her dedication to Black reclamation — and country music
Mar 29, 2024 7:28 am - First, Beyoncé arrived at the 2024 Grammy Awards in full cowboy regalia — making a statement without saying a word. Then, during the Super Bowl, she dropped two hybrid co...
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Elgin Master Chorale’s spring concert will feature Rossini’s ‘Petite Messe Solennelle’Mar 28, 2024 11:13 pm - The Elgin Master Chorale will perform Gioachino Rossini’s “Petite Messe Solennelle” on Sunday, April 14. This mass, arranged for choir and four soloists, is accompanied b...
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Alyssa Allgood Quintet to perform April 6 at WaubonseeMar 28, 2024 10:09 pm - Waubonsee Community College will host a free community concert featuring Chicago-based jazz vocalist and composer Alyssa Allgood. It will be 7 to 8:30 p.m. Saturday, Apri...
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Q&A: James Taylor on his 2024 U.S. tour, the possibility of new music and his legacy
Mar 28, 2024 12:33 pm - Not long after his 76th birthday, James Taylor & His All-Star Band will take their show on the road in the U.S., hitting 24 cities for 31 shows in five months, including two shows June 8-9 at Ravinia Festival in Highland Park.
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ZAZZ presents a classical jazz concert at Maple Street ChapelMar 27, 2024 11:44 pm - As part of the Maple Street Chapel 2024 Variety Program, ZAZZ will perform a concert interweaving the sounds of classical music with jazz on Sunday, April 14. The concer...
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Acclaimed pianist Orli Shaham to perform with Elgin Symphony Orchestra April 6-7Mar 27, 2024 5:27 pm - A consummate musician who has performed with major U.S. orchestras and ensembles across the world, internationally renowned pianist Orli Shaham is heralded by critics on ...
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Beyoncé shares ‘Cowboy Carter’ track list ahead of album
Mar 27, 2024 2:08 pm - Buckle up, cowpoke: On Wednesday, Beyoncé shared the track list for her forthcoming album, “Act ll: Cowboy Carter."
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Music Review: Waxahatchee’s alt-country soars, finds joy in simple things on ‘Tigers Blood’
Mar 27, 2024 12:53 pm - The indie artist Waxahatchee, known for her gut-wrenching alt-country, demonstrates mastery of her craft on her sixth studio album, “Tigers Blood.” The Alabama-raised sin...
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Daniel Nahmod returns to Unity of Fox Valley for May 19 concertMar 27, 2024 11:42 am - Unity of Fox Valley in Batavia will present award-winning singer/songwriter and producer Daniel Nahmod on Sunday, May 19 One of the most influential and beloved independ...
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Aurora church to host hymn festival with 8 guest organists, teen soloistMar 27, 2024 11:22 am - New England Congregational Church in Aurora and the Fox Valley American Guild of Organists are hosting a hymn festival featuring eight guest organists. They will perform ...