music Archives – South Side Weekly

Brazilian Funk Gains a Foothold in Chicago

by Jocelyn Martinez Rosales January 30, 2025January 30, 2025

A nine-piece ensemble has brought the sounds of Brazilian samba, funk grooves, and jazz to two events so far.

A Hollywood Affair in the Windy City

by Kristian Parker January 30, 2025January 30, 2025

Music

Woes is Pressing His Luck

by Francisco Ramírez Pinedo January 16, 2025January 16, 2025

Art

Artist Obi Soulstar In His Moment of Yes

by Dierdre Robinson November 7, 2024December 12, 2024

Art

Studio Freelove Makes Practicing Art Accessible

by Cesar Toscano October 18, 2024October 18, 2024

New Book Sifts Through Chicago House Music’s Complex History

by Evan F. Moore October 11, 2024October 11, 2024

A Cumbia Renaissance

by Charlie Kolodziej October 11, 2024October 11, 2024

Big Brain Moves

Best Music Historians: Hip Hop Heritage Museum – Grand Boulevard

by Pugs Atomz September 27, 2024

Finding Your People

Best Place to Go Crate Digging by the Boulevard: Miyagi Records – Washington Park

by Pugs Atomz September 27, 2024

Seeking Sanctuary

Best Mind-Body Connection: Frankie Knuckles House Music Celebration – Grand Crossing

by Jasmine Barnes September 27, 2024