Cimafunk Brings the Funk to Discovery Green
When I visited Cuba in 2016, I fell in love with the people, the food, the art, and especially the music. That trip deepened an appreciation I already had for … Read more
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Trudy Lynn at the Lyons Avenue Renaissance Festival
A few years ago, when I was learning to play guitar, I fell deep into blues music. That rabbit hole led me to Trudy Lynn, one of Houston’s true musical … Read more
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
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
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
“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
D’Angelo Untitled, Yet Eternal
When D’Angelo released Brown Sugar in 1995, I was mesmerized. His voice was smooth yet earthy, the grooves laid back but deeply intentional, and the instrumentation felt retro, but somehow … Read more