Chance the Rapper is known for his activism against Chicago’s gun violence and advocacy for Chicago’s public school kids.

As the overhead lights dim and people begin to fill the room, DePaul graduate and independent artist Bril, or Bril.0_0, takes the stage of Bookclub Chicago. This is the first year that DePaul Music ...

With 2024’s Yvette and last year’s Joint4u!, Kaicrewsade brings you into a relaxed jam session that prioritizes that kind of ...

Following his Grammy win and a North American tour announcement, music legend Buddy Guy gave the Tiny Desk a career-spanning lesson in blues.

We asked readers for their favorite Chicago music venue. Here’s what you told us, lightly edited for clarity: “Lincoln Hall.

Check out our suggestions for live performances in March, including a gripping historical courtroom drama, an urban take on a ...

From spiritual arrangements to symphonic works, the pioneering composer wrote it all. Her legacy is honored with a weekend of programming at Northwestern University, her alma mater.

This Black History Month, one Black woman is putting vinyl back on the map.

Chicago concertgoers love a good show, but they also love a good music store. The big picture: Fret12, located inside the Salt Shed, isn't your ordinary music store. Yes, it has guitars and other ...

Musician and Executive Producer Eric Kinkel Shares His Deeply Personal Quest After Losing His Voice There is still ...

From school assemblies to “Mr. Rogers Neighborhood,” Ella Jenkins was a rhythm specialist and children’s music pioneer. Her childhood in Chicago was her launching pad. In our last episode, we learned ...

All roads lead to Chicago this Memorial Day weekend as the city gets ready for Forever Mine Music Festival, a new two-day event bringing together early 2000s R&B stars and the house music legends that ...