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Grammy-nominated harpist and composer Brandee Younger is one of the leading voices of contemporary jazz that moves between Western classical music, soul, funk, hip-hop and bop. Collaborating with artists such as Beyonce, John Legend, Lauryn Hill, and more, she demonstrates her ability to seamlessly inject the harp into arrangements and venues where it has historically […]
On an average week, Tuesday night is not the most hip time to go out in Stockholm. Fortunately, there is nothing average about Stockholm Jazz Festival or Lakecia Benjamin. The overly hyped audience was queuing and patiently observing the long sound-check motions. The musicians’ flight from the previous gig got cancelled so they had to […]
Stockholm Jazz Festival gave the audience a great opportunity to witness an ode to bass and organ. The first is quite often overlooked by the critics and overpowered by the enchanting saxophone and eloquent piano. The second tends to be perceived as a spice that can be added on demand. But this time, the Clayton–Hamilton […]
If you’re curious about the usual temperature in a wine cellar, it typically falls within the cosy range of 13-15°C. This was absolutely not the case last Saturday when Bagarmossen Bebop fired up the stage at Musikvalvet Baggen. It wasn’t about the candles or the heating, but rather the unconventional drums embodied in the form […]
Jasmine Myra is a saxophonist, composer and band leader, based in Leeds. Part of the bustling, creative, cross-genre music scene in the city, she has surrounded herself with some of the best young talent in the north of England. Her original instrumental music has a euphoric and uplifting sound, influenced by artists as diverse as […]
Every year, October brings several autumn essentials: overpriced pumpkin spice lattes, Halloween baking, new knitted collections and Stockholm Jazz Festival. While missing some of those could be good for your wallet, the latter one is not to be skipped but invested in! At the end of the day, who needs therapy when there is jazz? […]
Miss Li finished her summer tour at Gröna Lund and left the crowd electried with her high energy and heartwarming emotion, serving both her recent Swedish-language superhits and more organic older favorites in English. Miss Li was running behind schedule and the front-row was getting anxious about what was taking time. Having seen her stage […]
Rix FM Festival 2023 had its Stockholm stop during the Culture Festival, which meant they were able to fill the Gustav Adolfs Torg in front of the Opera House. And beside the huge crowds, the artists could rest their eyes on the Royal Castle and the Parliament House. The line-up included a total of thirteen […]
When Veronica Maggio and Miriam Bryant decided to go on tour together, they did not want to do it the regular way. They made it very much a joint effort, putting together both of their bands, taking turns on stage, doing duets and even singing each other’s songs. Veronica Maggio and Miriam Bryant are, as […]
The Struts are a British rock band known for their energetic performances, classic rock-inspired sound, and flamboyant style. Formed in Derby, England, in 2009, the band consists of lead vocalist Luke Spiller, guitarist Adam Slack, bassist Jed Elliott, and drummer Gethin Davies (former drummer Rafe Thomas). This week, the Next British Invasion took over Södra […]
