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We’ve been asking writers, musicians and scholars to tell us what songs they’d play to get people into jazz. This month, we decided to highl

This label founded in 1971 gave Afrocentric and psychedelic jazz a home, and found a breakout hit with Gil Scott-Heron and Brian Jackson. Take a guided tour through its deep catalog.

Photo by Steve Harner Dan Drago is still hitting all the right notes and approaching another recording milestone. The South Philadelphia resident, who cre

Held in the beautiful city of Philadelphia, the weekend also featured themed workshops and panels, along with performances from Coast Contra and Wu Tang Clan’s Raekwon.

Cosmo Baker and DJ Diamond Kuts are among the Philly-based artists scheduled to perform at a free music festival in East Passyunk on Sunday, September 10 from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. The festival runs along East Passyunk Avenue between Broad and Dickinson streets. There will be street food, a vintage vendor market and family-friendly activities including appearances from Philly's Bubble Queen and the Philly Goat Project.

Some people plan trips around where they’re dining, others around the sights they want to see. Then there are those who plot travel itineraries around where they will shop for records.

May 24 - 28: Guac Off, Philly Tango Fest in Pa., and May Fair in N.J. are among the Memorial Day weekend’s event highlights.

Heavily Sampled Artist Bobby Caldwell Has Passed Away

PHILADELPHIA — It took only 50 years, but Del Jones’ music — and his message — are being heard loud and clear, again.

PHILADELPHIA — It took only 50 years, but Del Jones’ music — and his message — are being heard loud and clear, again.