Music lovers fascinated by the ideas, experiences, and emotions that serve as the foundation of Jamaican reggae are invited to explore the history of the legendary Soul Syndicate - a collection of talented musicians who provided backup instrumentation for such acclaimed artists as Jimmy Cliff,...
The Hillsong evangelical Christian vocal ensemble headlines this exclusive live worship concert, shot on March 18, 2007 at the perennial "Colour Your World" women's conference in Sydney, Australia. The 15 tracks include: "To Know Your Name," "Lord of Lords," "Saviour King," "You Are My Strength,"...
Dionne Warwick is a soul music legend who's racked up countless hits over her long career -- many written by the duo of Burt Bacharach and Hal David, including the popular "Alfie," "Walk on By" and "Do You Know the Way to San Jose?" This live performance recorded at the Syracuse Jazz Fest in 2003...
The night of July 12th 2010 was a memorable evening in the history of the Montreux Jazz Festival. The theme of the night was "Singin' and Swingin'" and it starred Roger Cicero and his fantastic Big Band under the guidance of Lutz Krajenski. Cicero and Hs Band gave an electrifying performance with a...
A concert film for LIVEwires greatest hits! It was a pretty psychedelic scene: hundreds of colored lights, a disco ball, and two projectors shining onto the band--one projecting colored slides, the other showing Ben's 2025 experimental film "Twin Reverse Blowpop."
When King's X released their landmark sophomore album, "Gretchen Goes to Nebraska" in the summer of 1989, they were poised to conquer the world. It was universally hailed as an instant classic among fans, peers, and critics alike. The album was perched high atop reader and critic polls as one of...
The super guitarist Masayoshi Takanaka turns 70 and returns to Katsushika for the first time in four years!! In 2021, he celebrated the 50th anniversary of his debut, and his legendary live "Niji Densetsu Final" was a great success at the Budokan. This year, at his 70s, he is still running...
Live Video of a performance by Sara Hook of her piece Caucasian Spirituals, the piece showcases the conflicts of being a young southern woman while wanting to free herself to the current cultural norms of the northern cities.
