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Kalia Vandever

Chris Williams -- Photo by Sydney Mieko King
Album

Chris Williams’ “Odu: Vibration II” is a Masterful Exploration of Texture vs Sound

Sep 29, 2025
On his debut album, composer, improviser, and trumpeter Chris Williams blends pointed drones and dis...
Author
Michelle Hromin
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Big Ears 2025 Wadada Leo Smith's Radio Light and Orange Wave Electric -- Photo by Andy Feliu
Concert

Big Ears Festival 2025 Reminds Us to Open Ourselves to Wild and Wonderful Sounds

Apr 9, 2025
During the weekend of Big Ears, music is everywhere in Knoxville, Tennessee. Market Square, a centra...
Author
Vanessa Ague
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Darian Donovan Thomas -- Photo by Oscar Moreno
Album

Darian Donovan Thomas Charts a Visceral Journey in “A Room with Many Doors”

Aug 6, 2024
In his debut album, composer, multi-instrumentalist, and interdisciplinary artist Darian Donovan Tho...
Author
Michelle Hromin
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Joel Ross--Photo courtesy of the artist
Concert

Joel Ross Celebrates “The Parable of the Poet” Release at The Jazz Gallery

May 19, 2022
From the very first note dropped by Joel Ross’ mallet at The Jazz Gallery on May 14, 2022, the audie...
Author
Donna Lee Davidson
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Kalia Vandever--Photo by D.M. Stith
Interview

Kalia Vandever on the Precipice of “Regrowth” and Self-Actualization

May 3, 2022
The process of becoming is just as much about the losses as it is about the wins and the neutrality...
Author
Jasmine IVANNA Espy
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