Cumbia y Contemporary Arts
I first met Gio of Gio Chamba over a decade ago at Noches Culturales, an event sponsored by Starbucks. He had just formed the band, and I fell in love … Read more
Entertainment and Sports
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Brandon J. Marks Brings Heart and Faith to Modern R&B
R&B singer-songwriter Brandon J. Marks shares his musical journey, creative influences, and performs his song “PLJ (Peace, Love, Joy)” live on Great Day Houston. With a sound rooted in heart, … Read more
Brandon J. Marks Is Building a Career on Sound, Story, and Intention
Brandon J. Marks is a producer, songwriter, and genre-bending artist who approaches music as a language rather than a product. His work centers on narrative and restraint, built for durability … Read more
ISHIDA: Rara avi
Founded by Brett Ishida, ISHIDA is a Houston-based company that continues to carve out a distinct identity, one that values atmosphere, narrative, and formal precision. Its latest program, Rara avis, … Read more
Brandon Woody’s Upendo at the El Dorado Ballroom
I have loved jazz music for most of my life. It was the first music that taught me how to listen patiently and hear meaning between the notes. Brandon Woody … Read more
Destiny’s Child by Candlelight
The Candlelight concert at the Bell Tower offered a version of Destiny’s Child and Beyoncé’s music that felt more intimate than what most listeners are used to hearing. The room … Read more
Beauty and the Beast: The Musical
When Beauty and the Beast first came out, my daughter was obsessed. She watched it on repeat, sang every song, and wore her yellow Belle dress until the fabric thinned. … Read more
“Warm” is a New Classic
Brandon J. Marks returns with a new single titled Warm. Produced by Nathan Joseph, the song features Kathy Burrell, a Grammy nominated Stellar, and Dove Award-winning artist known for her … Read more
Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra with Wynton Marsalis Brings Soul, History, and Global Rhythm
My connection to jazz began in high school when I first heard Wynton Marsalis. His trumpet didn’t sound like anything I had ever heard. It opened space for emotions I … Read more
“For Choirboys, Church Queens, and Those Whose Sundays Stopped Too Soon” at Project Row Houses
Project Row Houses has always been a place where history, culture, and community collide, but Round 59 takes that mission to another level. One of the exhibitions, Harrison Guy’s, “For … Read more