Englewood Jazz Festival takes place this weekend
Called by some locals as the "Ravinia of the South Side" the fest brings three days of jazz music to the Englewood neighborhood, showcasing emerging and established artists.
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Called by some locals as the "Ravinia of the South Side" the fest brings three days of jazz music to the Englewood neighborhood, showcasing emerging and established artists.
His music, and his vibraphone, have taken the Chicago native all around the world.
"This is a truly global moment," the band said.
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Pedro Agudo is a cellist from Venezuela. He moved to the U.S. to join his sister a few months ago and said he used to play for the Philharmonic Orchestra in Lima, Peru. He now plays gigs here and there in Chicago and has a regular spot on Michigan Avenue where he plays songs that stop people in their tracks.
You can take advantage of the gorgeous weather this weekend with free music on the Chicago Riverwalk.
You may not know his name, but you have certainly heard his music, which has been sampled by legendary hip-hop and electronic artists like MF DOOM, Kendrick Lamar, Madlib, and more. Behind their bars is the Brazilian composer, singer, and producer Arthur Verocai. For the first time, he is touring in the U.S. and making a stop in Chicago. Verocai and two co-founders of Jazz Is Dead, the record label supporting his tour, joined CBS 2's Brad Edwards on the stream. Verocai performs at Thalia Hall on August 15 at 7 p.m.
DJ Casper's creation, more than 20 years after its release, can still summon everyone to the dance floor.
The famous Cha-Cha Slide creator, Willie "DJ Casper" Perry Jr. has died. The Chicago native reportedly wrote the song for his nephew, who was a personal trainer, as a step aerobics song before it became famous worldwide.
Music performances include Masters of the Mice: Hip Hop 50, Lupita Infante, Proyecto Uno, Whitney and more.
The band has players with different sorts of experience levels and runs an educational outreach program.
Dedicated artists have been at the top of their game, making beautiful music for years. CBS 2's Joe Donlon went to the western suburbs for the sweet sounds of the Wheaton Municipal Band, one of Chicago's Hidden Gems.
The songstress, born in Dublin, was best known for her smash 1990 hit, "Nothing Compares 2 U."
Country music star Jason Aldean, facing criticism for his single, "Try That In A Small Town," praised his fans for coming to his defense.
Tony Bennett's joyful and stirring renditions of classic songs made him one of the most popular interpreters of jazz, pop and Broadway standards.
This year, more than 40 artists will take the stage.
The city is branding the event as a celebration of femmes and gender-expansive artists.
Organizers described Ruido Fest as Chicago's "only Latin alternative music festival" on its official social media channels.
"Muddy Waters embodies the American Dream. A Mississippi sharecropper who followed his dreams to Chicago, created the Chicago Blues and changed the world."
The Swifties were out in full force hours before Taylor Swift was set to take the stage Friday at Chicago's Soldier Field for the first of three concerts for her Eras Tour this weekend. More than 50,000 fans are expected to pack the stadium each night for the three sold-out shows.
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Ed Sheeran won a copyright lawsuit alleging his hit song "Thinking Out Loud" took fundamental elements from Marvin Gaye's classic.
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"You had to perform at the Nazi's whim, 24 hours a day. She would be called in the middle of the night to play for Nazi dignitaries."
