Timeless Voice, Modern Spirit article by Ieva Pakalniskyte, published on June 3, 2025 at All About Jazz. Find more Interview ...

Long overlooked in the annals of jazz history, women were not just muses or vocalists—they were creators, innovators, and ...

Singer, composer and arranger Lora Sherrodd is currently crowdfunding for the 2026 release of her jazz album, "The Boss," which reimagines jazz through a modern, female perspective. While sticking ...

Tank Ball, Maggie Koerner and more 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m., WWOZ Jazz Tent If you’re looking for a sample platter of contemporary ... music and culture, paving the way for generations of Black and ...

From Nancy Wilson to Samara Joy, the legacy of Black women in jazz continues to grow. Whether you’re diving into the classics or exploring the modern scene, their impact on music remains undeniable.

making her a standout in modern jazz. Beyond the legends above, countless Black female jazz artists have contributed to the genre’s evolution. From Nancy Wilson to Samara Joy, the legacy of Black ...

The performance includes captivating imagery of rivers, as well as contemporary ... the growing spaces for women artists is not always on the street level. “Jazz music, and music in general ...

The album showcased the jazz and soul influences ... the Lyricist Lounge movement alongside artists like Mos Def, Talib Kweli, and Common. Contemporary female rappers have built upon their ...

Therefore I feel vindicated, a lifetime later, now that a new project celebrating the legacies of the great female jazz singers is being called ... There are plenty of contemporary singers who, ...

These leading women aren’t just keeping the festival ... attracting some of the biggest names in jazz, soul, and contemporary music. But now, under the leadership of Shaakirah Adams and ...

There’s only one singer ... the jazz circuit, performing familiar repertoire. Instead, she started writing her own material: songs in the style of those old standards, but imbued with modern ...

This March at the museum, we’re commemorating Women’s History ... The U.S. Army Strings Jazz Trio Smithsonian The U.S. Army Strings are celebrating 75 years of music, service and patriotism ...