Clairice delivered a standout performance on the Chicago Made stage at Lollapalooza, showcasing the soul and elegance that has made her a rising force in Chicago’s vibrant music scene. Originally from ...

Chicago’s vibrant music scene traces back to the early 20th century when it became the go-to destination for jazz and blues musicians, artists who helped set the stage for the next century of popular ...

Chicago might have already hit its first deep freeze, but the local classical music scene pulses with life this season. Mezzo-soprano Joyce DiDonato, the Chicago Symphony’s artist-in-residence, ...

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Since 2005 Plastic Crimewave (aka Steve Krakow) has used the Secret History of Chicago Music to shine a light on worthy artists with Chicago ties who’ve been forgotten, underrated, or never noticed in ...

The Miyumi Project play two sets as part of the Chicago Asian American Jazz Festival. From L: Jamie Kempkers, Mwata Bowden, Tatsu Aoki, Edward Wilkerson Jr., Coco Elysses, and Kioto Aoki. Credit: ...