Albums like To Pimp a Butterfly and 1999 blend jazz harmonies with sharp lyricism, proving the genre’s deep connection. Hip-hop may keep evolving, but funk and jazz remain its heartbeat, fueling its ...

Stay on top of what’s happening in the Bay Area with essential Bay Area news stories, sent to your inbox every weekday. The Bay Bay Area-raised host Ericka Cruz Guevarra brings you context and ...

Hip-hop in 2026 is defined by the dominance of rage and hyperpop-infused rap, the global evolution of drill, and a resurgence of jazz fusion powered by AI and immersive tools. Producers are merging ...

From watching his father perform with jazz luminaries as a child to producing for hip-hop royalty, Karriem Riggins has spent his life at the intersection of musical worlds. The Detroit native, who ...

As May 2026 unfolds, the jazz-rap scene is experiencing a quiet but powerful resurgence, with new releases that echo the golden era while pushing boundaries. These tracks, produced by a new generation ...

This writer went into the 2023 DC Jazz Festival ready to complain. Labor Day weekend is a tougher sell for a festival, especially one whose keynote event is outdoors. In June, the month when the DCJF ...