NEW YORK — In the insular, Orthodox Jewish neighborhood of Crown Heights in Brooklyn, members of the Hasidic religious group rarely mingle with outsiders. So it’s understandable that a young Hasidic ...

Their frontman may be from Jamaica, but local reggae band Uprising is hardly traditional. Dexter Baxter doesn't consider himself a musician. He considers himself a decent singer. But mostly, Baxter is ...

KINGSTON, Jamaica —While visiting the United Kingdom last year, singer Shemeika attended a service at her cousin Pastor Patrick Dawkins’ church in Derby, central England. She was struck by a song one ...

“World music” is an impossibly vague and imprecise term that raises more questions than it answers. But for vocalist, keyboardist and producer Lamine Fellah, “world music” neatly sums up the ...

In an era when micro-genres abound and yet everything sounds strangely the same, discovering a new corner of the musical universe to explore is a rare treat. NYC-based singer Mariami offers just that ...

Music lovers, in this latest release, Kēvens effortlessly blends the two genres to create a fresh and innovative sound that is sure to captivate your ears. His passion for music is evident in every ...

Fitting in with Friday night’s Slightly Stoopid performance at Harveys Outdoor Arena is Saturday’s gig at Whiskey Dick’s Saloon featuring Huntington Beach-based Special Blend. “Difficult to define, ...