On “Short n’ Sweet” last year, the singer became one of pop’s new queens of quirk. On its follow-up, “Man’s Best Friend,” she’s hiding behind her characters. By Jon Caramanica A tempestuous new work ...

If pop is the musical equivalent of widely enjoyed fast food, jazz would be its high-brow, haute counterpart. However, several mainstream artists aim to combine the best of modern pop and classic jazz ...

The drive from Los Angeles into the desert for the Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival was dotted with a number of billboards, each cleverly advertising an artist with a scheduled slot. Among ...

Over the last few years, Corinne has gone through a transformation, dropping her last name, shedding traditional jazz standards from her repertoire, teaming up with Grammy-winning artist ...

Some pop songs hit differently, and most listeners can’t explain why. The secret is jazz-level chord writing hiding inside ...

(ThyBlackMan.com) Al Jarreau had a voice unlike any other—playful, unpredictable, and full of soul. He moved effortlessly between jazz, R&B, and pop, turning every song into a conversation between ...

While some industrious individuals are busy looking for their second act, 90-year-old Sybil Evans, longtime resident of Manhattan's Murray Hill section is still going strong, forging ahead into her ...

With contributions from Ingrid Örk Kjartansdóttir and Freysteinn Gislason. Iceland, a country of roughly 400,000 inhabitants in the North Atlantic Ocean, is known for its music, with notable artists ...

This post may contain links from our sponsors and affiliates, and Flywheel Publishing may receive compensation for actions taken through them. Jazz music has attracted young listeners since its ...

It’s painful to watch Ozzy Osbourne struggle in this documentary, but his efforts to make one final onstage appearance are awe-inspiring. By Glenn Kenny In a new biography, “It Girl,” the journalist ...

Fresh off Coachella and ahead of Jazz Fest, the Icelandic star opens up to PEOPLE about new music, getting the 'tea' from her songwriter pals and that viral 'Got Talent' clip Rachel DeSantis is a ...