An audition workshop, the premier working vintage farm show in the U.S., one of the biggest garage sales across CU, music and sweet corn festivals, and more are happening in Central Illinois this week.
From gospel to house, jazz to rhythm and blues, Black music has helped shape the foundation of American music, but where did it all start?
The Five Cities Baroque Festival kicks off this weekend across Central Illinois, celebrating the western classical music of the 17th and 18th centuries.
The Beat kicks off this Saturday at 8pm in downtown Champaign.
The Fray is performing at the Devon Lakeshore Amphitheater this weekend as part of its 2025 tour.
Attendees of the “Celebrating Africa” event on on April 25 were transported to Africa with Zimbabwean music, dances and the aromas of authentic dishes like Senegalese jollof, Egyptian koshari, Ethiopian injera, Moroccan mint tea, and South African specialties. Each plate told a story of migration and shared history.
Darius and Catherine Brubeck visit CU this week to discuss their work creating a jazz program in apartheid-era South Africa.
Renowned guitarist and singer Isaiah Sharkey closes out Uncorked with Illinois Soul for Black History Month.
NPR’s Tiny Desk contest is open through February 10th.
A local record company has won a Grammy for Best Historical Album and Best Album Notes.
Andrew Simek is taking over the role of the Piano Man at the Canopy Club in Urbana.
Renowned Indian musician Zakir Hussain, who died this week, performed twice in Urbana within the last few years.
Student DJs from the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign showcased their work at an event at Gallery Art Bar Thursday night. The DJ 101 showcase was held in tandem with the U of I’s Hip Hop Innovation Center.
Michael Feinstein is currently on tour with the Carnegie Hall Big Band to celebrate the late Tony Bennett and is performing at Krannert Center for the Performing Arts on Saturday, November 9th. Morning Edition host Kimberly Schofield spoke with Feinstein about the Because of You tour and his extensive career.
The list of his honors and awards fills 18 pages in his 2001 autobiography “Q,” including 27 Grammys at the time (now 28), an honorary Academy Award (now two) and an Emmy for “Roots.”