TOP SXSW 2024 EVENTS
bySXSW is one week away. Here are the top ten events you don’t want to miss. On March 9th, 2024, the fourth annual FAMU…
Music
The Mother Ginger (Snaps) of The Nutcracker Ballet
byThere’s something divine about being surrounded by Black women: shea butter embraces; sticky red lipstick kisses on foreheads; sugar, spice and…gingersnaps. It’s a veritable…
The Origin Studio House is a Real Vibe
byIt was a mild November Thursday night in Austin when Origin Studio House had a soft launch to become available to the wider public….
Antone’s Nightclub and Jamal McKinney’s ill Manner Shows: Uniting for a Hip-Hop Renaissance
byRenowned for its vibrant music scene, you’d think hip-hop events in Austin would be as common as cowboy boots and live music venues. However,…
Breaking Boundaries in the Music Business: HT’s New Innovative Course Offering
byAustin, long hailed as the Live Music Capital of the World, pulsates with a rhythm that echoes in the heart of every music lover….
Thee Phantom & The Illharmonic Orchestra: Celebrating 50 Years of Hip Hop with Soulful Symphony at the Long Center
byIn the heart of Austin’s vibrant arts scene, a groundbreaking musical celebration is set to unfold, inviting music enthusiasts to embark on a journey…
All Kinds of Black is Exploring New Ventures at AfroTech 2022
byAll Kinds of Black was the theme for _OfColor’s Black Art WKND during Juneteenth earlier this year. Now the organization has extended the theme to All Kinds of Black in Tech and is headed to AfroTech as an official event for the conference.
H.E.R. Was a Whole Vibe
byMoody Amphitheater at Waterloo Park’s multicolored lighting and new upgrades were on full display and served as an excellent complement to H.E.R’s “Back of Mind” Tour this past Thursday.
13 Music Projects by Black, Austin – Based artists
byWith January being Love Austin Music Month and February Black History Month, we’re highlighting 13 Austin-based artists that are worthy of a spot on your regular playlist!
ACL Fest is Back and It’s Black(er)
byACL Fest is back with a more diverse line-up that features more rap, including local favorites like Riders Against the Storm, Deezie Brown, The Teeta, CP Loony and Mike Melinoe.
Under New Management: KAZI 88.7 FM’s James Davis Opens Up About His Experience, Vision
byLast October, just two years shy of its 40th anniversary, Austin radio station KAZI 88.7 began a much-needed overhaul steered by its board of directors.
Blues on the Green Returns with Notably Diverse Line-Up
byJuly 27th 2021 marked the return of Blues on the Green at Zilker Park. The ACL Radio production is back in person after being pushed online in 2020 because of COVID-19 concerns.