k.d. Lang and the Reclines are reuniting for the CCMAs 👀  Tune into the CCMA on @ctv Saturday, Sept. 14 and watch our full interview here: youtu.be/ZojoHxY9bJ4?si…

Since the The New York Times published their “5 Minutes That Will Make You Love Big Band Jazz” today (which I was happy to contribute to), I thought I would also take this opportunity to post updated versions of my lists of 30 Essential Bigband Albums and 30 More Essential Bigband Albums.

Yasmin Williams (Yasmin Williams) Unveils New Single ‘Hummingbird’ ourculturemag.com/2024/09/05/yas…

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In honor of #alopeciaawarenessmonth I’ll be sharing alopecia content all September! This year I’m also partnering with the National Alopecia Areata Foundation to spread the word about the Walk for Alopecia which is happening all across the US on September 28th.

.@ChrisThile & Hurray for the Riff Raff each performed on the @AspenIdeas campus for NPR's 'Field Recordings' series. Thile played Bach and solo pieces from his album 'Laysongs.' hurray for the riff raff performed from their new album 'The Past Is Still Alive.' Watch both: nonesuch.com/journal/watch-…

In celebration of Nonesuch Records' 60th anniversary comes 'Michael Wilson / 25 Years: A Nonesuch Collection'—100 box sets of 20 newly created prints from photographer Michael Wilson's Nonesuch archive, including this image of @BradMehldau. Pre-order: nonesuch.lnk.to/michaelwilson25

I have been out here in Dingle Ireland for the last 8 weeks working on NOBODADDY, a new piece by Michael Keegan Dolan / @teacdamsa . I am singing my folksongs in the show in collaboration with a host of brilliant musicians and dancers (1/2)

Today is Bandcamp Friday. bit.ly/47f0WaT

10,000 Maniacs - MTV Unplugged: Available now! rhino.lnk.to/10KMTVU #nataliemerchant #mtvunplugged #10000maniacs

Hey Substackers, we posted our latest Substack with Donnacha Dennehy, Alarm Will Sound, Yasmin Williams, Laurie Anderson, @JeremyDenk, hurray for the riff raff, @ChrisThile, John Adams news and more. You can read it and subscribe for free at nonesuch.substack.com/p/donnacha-den…

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"Sarah Kirkland Snider is, quite simply, one of my favorite living composers," Stephen Rodgers says on the latest episode of 'Resounding Verse,' focused on "Alleluia" from Sarah Kirkland Snider & Nathaniel Bellows' 'Mass for the Endangered.' You can hear the episode at nonesuch.com/journal/listen…

New mystery merch bundles available now! merch.please.co/collections/kd… - k.d. mgmt

Happy weekend! Lots of great live music ahead from Yasmin Williams (Yasmin Williams), LA Phil & Gustavo Dudamel performing John Adams, @JeremyDenkPiano, The Magnetic Fields, @BradMehldau, Cécile McLorin Salvant, and @MollyTuttle & Golden Highway: nonesuch.com/journal/nonesu…

Maybe it’s k.d. lang's vulnerability that keeps us wanting to hear more from her. We are beyond excited that she will be performing this Fall at the CCMA. Get your tickets before it’s too late! ccma.org

Here’s a glimpse of my recent interview on GMA3: What You Need To Know where I spoke with Kyra Phillips to discuss the history of Black artists in country music. Watch the full segment at the link in bio!

After a fantastic 50th anniversary year, we are ready to get back on the road for another incredible season!

New month, new playlist! The #BGSClassof2024 is filling up fast. We're spinning new tracks from Yasmin Williams, Brenna MacMillan, Denitia, Andy Statman, and more. What new music are you listening to? Did it make the list? spoti.fi/4dVxt8K

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