Young musicians chase $6,000 in scholarships from New York State Blues Festival

The Beginnings Credit Union KJ James Memorial Scholarship will award $3,000 to the first-place winner, $2,000 to second place, and $1,000 to third place.
The New York Times

Space Age Blues and the ‘Dancing Spirit’ of Judith Jamison

Performances in N.Y.C. Advertisement Supported by Critic’s Notebook Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater returns for its annual December season with an enigmatic premiere by Jamar Roberts and the ...
NOLA.com

Playing with NYC blues roots and a love of New Orleans

Seasoned bluesman Jerry Dugger, a longtime member of the New York blues community now living in New Orleans, will perform May 9 on the Dew Drop Jazz Hall & Social Club stage during what is the ...
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New York’s SummerStage Announces 2026 Season: Mavis Staples, De La Soul, Laurie Anderson, Andrew Bird, Blues Traveler and More

As spring arrives in New York, the City Parks Foundation has continued a cherished tradition today by unveiling the Capital One City Parks Foundation SummerStage’s 2026 concert and entertainment ...