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Northeast Ohio’s Ava Preston is rising the ranks as a jazz singer-songwriter

Jazz vocalist Ava Preston learned to pen lyrics and refine her vocals from mentors around Cleveland. Now, she's hitting stages around the country and performing for her music heroes.

Canton hip-hop artist Jéan P the MC talks hometown pride and the rhymes that saved his life

Canton rapper Jéan P the MC released his new album Oct. 6. Jéan Pierre Johnson, the writer and emcee behind the moniker, has had a prolific career in Northeast Ohio and says he's ready to reach the next level.

Cleveland musician Grace Sullivan finds her voice as Wish Queen

Grace Sullivan found the courage to put her original music out into the world during the pandemic. As her alter ego, Wish Queen, she recorded a debut album to be released Oct. 27.

Prog-rock band Soleo tells a family’s story of fleeing Iran in the 1970s

Northeast Ohio band Soleo pulls from family experiences, Iranian history and Middle Eastern musical traditions on their debut prog-rock album.

Ngina Fayola draws on Guyanese roots to create her fusion of folk and soul in Cleveland

Despite years of shyness, singer-songwriter Ngina Fayola found her voice as a musician in Cleveland. She will soon find her way back to her homeland of Guyana to record her next album.

From country to the Rock Hall, singer-songwriter Ri Rosecrans evolves her sound

Lorain County native Ri Rosecrans is gaining momentum as a musician after participating in this summer's Artist in Residency program at the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame. The opportunity inspired the singer-songwriter to transform her sound from country to hard rock.

Anya Van Rose leans into Canton’s music community to release first full-length album

Anya Van Rose is a dream-pop band from Canton that just released its debut full-length album with support from the Realgrey Records studio and local songwriting community.

Akron band Detention grows up on the PorchROKR stage

Akron four-piece band Detention formed when most of its members were in elementary school. The rockers have been a staple of the PorchROKR stage and will headline the festival this year.

Longtime Cleveland harpist Kristy Kline evolves from rock covers to pop originals

Kristy Kline is known for her covers of popular rock songs on the electric harp. Now, the Cleveland singer and harpist is trying her hand at her own pop songs.

From Bourbon Street to Muscle Shoals: Austin Walkin' Cane plays the blues in Cleveland and beyond

Cleveland blues artist Austin Walkin' Cane recently released an acoustic, 15-song album recorded in Muscle Shoals, Alabama.

Cleveland hip-hop artist Marcus Smith falls back in love with his craft

Cleveland rapper Marcus Smith released his second solo album this month. Smith considered quitting music until new opportunities to collaborate with renowned hip-hop artist Asher Roth and an artist residency program at the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame set him on a path to success.

Cleveland Rocks aims to amplify music scene with campus in Waterloo Arts District

Nonprofit music organization Cleveland Rocks: Past, Present and Future is working to support area artists with new opportunities and revenue streams after the pandemic.

Pakistani native Slowspin explores the immigrant experience with electronic music

Electronic artist Zeerak Ahmed broke barriers in her native Pakistan before moving to Cleveland. The musician's new album under the Slowspin moniker explores the immigrant experience and fuses traditional vocals with technological soundscapes.

Carlos Jones reflects on 45 years of performing reggae in Cleveland

Longtime Cleveland reggae artist Carlos Jones will perform with the P.L.U.S. Band at the Rock n Reggae Fest May 28.

Beautiful Northeast Ohio landscapes serve as stages for video concert series

Greyt Outdoor concert series films music performances in beautiful Northeast Ohio landscapes. Audiences can then watch the videos from wherever they are online.

From Philly to Cleveland: Electro-punk artist Uniity finds a home

Asia “Raven” Clark, who goes by Uniity, was named a Panza Foundation grant recipient for 2023. The avant-garde musician will tour nationally this year while working to connect with and unify the local independent scene in Cleveland.

Cleveland singer-songwriter Kahrin Spear to release album inspired by grandfather’s secret poems

Former basketball star Kahrin Spear is a full-time musician in Cleveland. She will release her sophomore album inspired by her grandfather's poems April 19.

Akron pianist Kofi Boakye reflects on his breakout year, from the big screen to the Apollo stage

Akron musician Kofi Boakye has been performing for a decade. Last year, he got his big break by appearing in a film and performing at the Apollo theater.

Cleveland duo Baker’s Basement whips up eclectic songs with buckets and lyrical humor

Cleveland indie-folk-hop duo the Baker's Basement makes original music with unconventional instruments. They're set to release new songs this year.

Akron’s Big Pop brings its explosive rock sound to Cleveland’s Brite Winter

Akron pop-rock band Big Pop has released a handful of episodic music videos this year and is recording its debut, full-length album. The band will perform at Cleveland’s Brite Winter Music and Art festival for the first time this Saturday, Feb. 25, on the West Bank of the Flats.

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