Alto saxophonist Alison Shearer had nearly completed her debut solo album when her father, acclaimed photojournalist John Shearer, died in 2019. In the aftermath, the Brooklyn-based musician, who cofounded the ten-piece hip hop group Pitchblak Brass Band and currently plays with eclectic party band Red Baraat, decided to start from scratch. Her new View From […]
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Here are the headliners for World Music Festival: Chicago
This year’s version seeks quality over quantity.
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Best shows to see: Rhythms of China, White Hills, Matthew De Gennaro, The-Drum
Between now and Sunday, your live-music options include Rhythms of China, White Hills, Matthew De Gennaro, The-Drum, Bone Thugs-N-Harmony, and Red Baraat.
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Best shows to see: Ryan Hemsworth, Passion Pit, Roc Marciano, and Red Baraat
Kick off the next four days of shows with Dunn Dunn Fest, XXYYXX, Joe Diffie, Eels, Shofar, Painted Palms, and more.
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Dinner & a Show: Friday 9/24
Recommended entertainment paired with nearby restaurants.
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Ethnic Arts Festival
Evanston introduces some international flavor to Dawes Park this weekend, with performances by Red Baraat, Kenge Kenge, Grupo Rebolu, and others.
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Chicago Folk & Roots Festival
The Old Town School of Folk Music throws its annual blowout, with performances by the Budos Band, Etran Finatawa, Red Baraat, Shemekia Copeland, and others.
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Chicago’s Best Music Venue: Millennium Park
Nothing in Chicago can compare with this summer’s music offerings in Millennium Park—and every show is free.
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Folk & Roots Lineup Announced
The Old Town School announces the lineup for this year’s Folk & Roots festival, and it’s much improved over last year, with Etran Finatawa, the Budos Band, Samba Mapangala and the Occidental Brothers Dance Band International, Shemekia Copeland, Red Baraat, and more.
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Free Chicago World Music Festival Shows This Weekend
Free world music this weekend, including Red Baraat, Phyllis Chen, Little Cow, and the Steve Gibons Gypsy Rhythm Project