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2 days ago
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Putting the jazz in jazz festival: Genre's influence focus of Halifax music fest
Jazz festivals across North America regularly feature artists whose music falls outside the genre, but some musicians at this year's Halifax Jazz Festival are highlighting jazz's influence on the rest of pop music. Headliners for this year's festival stretch across various genres such as folk, rock and hip-hop. Jazz can be heard in each one of those styles of music, according to one musician who specializes in the genre. "Jazz inspires pop music and pop music inspires jazz," said Quebec jazz bassist Carl Mayotte, whose band the Carl Mayotte Quintet performed at the festival this year. Mayotte, who completed a master's degree in jazz performance at McGill University, hosted one of several "jazz labs" that are part of the festival's year-round educational programming. The labs offer the public an interactive look at how a musician works on their craft and produces music. Despite peaking in the 1920s, Mayotte said jazz has had a lasting effect on different types of music that have been popular throughout the decades since. Folk, prog-rock, R&B and hip-hop are just some examples of types of music that have borrowed elements of jazz, he said. "Rap is like the [child] of jazz," Mayotte said. 'Jazz is for everyone' The Halifax festival's mandate has always included an educational component, said one organizer. "We like to do a lot of our workshops prior to the concert so people can come and learn from the artists and then go see them perform later in the day," said Andrew Jackson, the festival's artistic director. "That's a really special way to just get more out of the music as well." Several jazz musicians are part of the festival every year but typically perform at venues away from the main stage on the Halifax waterfront. Jazz is not as represented as other genres, Jackson said, which is why it's important to have education be part of the annual event. "[Jazz] music is for everyone. And so being able to, like, unlock some of those mysteries is really important to us," he said. For Mayotte, an event that has the word jazz in its name should be promoting jazz music in some way. There are a lot of talented young jazz musicians in Canada who just want the opportunity to perform live and events like the Halifax festival should be making space for them alongside the larger mainstream acts, he said. Mayotte, who also teaches music in schools, said there will always be an interest in jazz because young people are naturally drawn to it. "Because there's this kind of child play in jazz and there's this kind of feeling to be free in it, like how this concept of liberty is really implied in jazz," he said. MORE TOP STORIES
CBC
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- CBC
Putting the jazz in jazz festival: Genre's influence focus of Halifax music fest
Jazz festivals across North America regularly feature artists whose music falls outside the genre, but some musicians at this year's Halifax Jazz Festival are highlighting jazz's influence on the rest of pop music. Headliners for this year's festival stretch across various genres such as folk, rock and hip-hop. Jazz can be heard in each one of those styles of music, according to one musician who specializes in the genre. "Jazz inspires pop music and pop music inspires jazz," said Quebec jazz bassist Carl Mayotte, whose band the Carl Mayotte Quintet performed at the festival this year. Mayotte, who completed a master's degree in jazz performance at McGill University, hosted one of several "jazz labs" that are part of the festival's year-round educational programming. The labs offer the public an interactive look at how a musician works on their craft and produces music. Despite peaking in the 1920s, Mayotte said jazz has had a lasting effect on different types of music that have been popular throughout the decades since. Folk, prog-rock, R&B and hip-hop are just some examples of types of music that have borrowed elements of jazz, he said. "Rap is like the [child] of jazz," Mayotte said. 'Jazz is for everyone' The Halifax festival's mandate has always included an educational component, said one organizer. "We like to do a lot of our workshops prior to the concert so people can come and learn from the artists and then go see them perform later in the day," said Andrew Jackson, the festival's artistic director. "That's a really special way to just get more out of the music as well." Several jazz musicians are part of the festival every year but typically perform at venues away from the main stage on the Halifax waterfront. Jazz is not as represented as other genres, Jackson said, which is why it's important to have education be part of the annual event. "[Jazz] music is for everyone. And so being able to, like, unlock some of those mysteries is really important to us," he said. For Mayotte, an event that has the word jazz in its name should be promoting jazz music in some way. There are a lot of talented young jazz musicians in Canada who just want the opportunity to perform live and events like the Halifax festival should be making space for them alongside the larger mainstream acts, he said. Mayotte, who also teaches music in schools, said there will always be an interest in jazz because young people are naturally drawn to it. "Because there's this kind of child play in jazz and there's this kind of feeling to be free in it, like how this concept of liberty is really implied in jazz," he said.
Fox News
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Fox News
Katy Perry left dangling midair in terrifying concert stage malfunction
Katy Perry's over-the-top performance took a scary turn on Friday night. During her concert in San Francisco, video taken by a fan showed the pop superstar flying over the audience on a massive butterfly prop when it malfunctioned mid-performance. The prop dropped suddenly, jerking Perry and causing her to cling onto it as it continued moving above the crowd. KATY PERRY FAN ARRESTED AFTER STORMING STAGE DURING AUSTRALIAN CONCERT She stopped singing, looking visibly panicked. The "Teenage Dream" singer was heard letting out a yelp when the machine dropped. She immediately looked up at the wires the prop was strapped to. Despite the malfunction, the seasoned performer kept her composure and soon continued to sing to her fans. The comments section was flooded with mixed reactions towards Perry and her jaw-dropping performance. "Having things like this fly over the crowd is a huge safety hazard for the artist AND the fans," one comment read. Another person wrote, "She handled it like a pro, barely skipped a beat, but it should've never happened." KATY PERRY SHUTS DOWN BLUE ORIGIN SPACE FLIGHT CRITICS AS GAYLE KING REVEALS CREW'S NEXT MISSION "She's an astronaut she can deal with a little turbulence," a user commented. Perry's prop malfunction isn't the first bizarre moment that happened at her concerts. In June, her show in Sydney, Australia took an abrupt turn after a fan approached her on stage. WATCH: GAYLE KING REVEALS KATY PERRY, BLUE ORIGIN SPACE FLIGHT CREW'S NEXT MISSION He stormed the stage during Perry's performance of "Hot N Cold" and grabbed her shoulder. LIKE WHAT YOU'RE READING? CLICK HERE FOR MORE ENTERTAINMENT NEWS Perry was caught off guard and yelped before she swerved to dodge his arm. The man was then seen jumping with the crowd. She continued with her performance as the fan began to dance on stage. Two security guards chased the man offstage, as another staff member walked behind them. The man was ultimately removed by additional security personnel. The disruptive fan was later arrested and charged with two offenses after he ambushed the pop star at the concert, police confirmed with Fox News Digital at the time. CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE ENTERTAINMENT NEWSLETTER "The man was arrested by police and taken to Auburn Police Station where he was charged with two offenses - [entering] enclosed lands - not prescribed premises and [obstructing] person in performance of work or duties," the statement from Burwood Police Area Command read. The disruptive fan was granted conditional bail and was additionally issued a six-month banning notice for the Sydney Olympic Park precinct. CLICK HERE TO GET THE FOX NEWS APP
Forbes
5 days ago
- Entertainment
- Forbes
Bruno Mars's Debut Album Reaches A Landmark, 15 Years On
Bruno Mars's Doo-Wops & Hooligans returns to the Official Albums chart, hitting 400 weeks on the ... More U.K. list — easily the longest run of his career. LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - FEBRUARY 02: Bruno Mars performs onstage during the 67th Annual GRAMMY Awards at Arena on February 02, 2025 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo byfor The Recording Academy) Bruno Mars didn't just make his name known with his debut album Doo-Wops & Hooligans, he produced one of the most successful pop projects of all time. The full-length turned him into a superstar thanks to mega-hits like "Just the Way You Are," "Grenade," and "Marry You," among others, and the project still resonates with a huge population. Nearly 15 years after it dropped, fans are still consuming both the collection and its tracks in massive numbers. As the bestselling title returns to one tally in the United Kingdom, Mars reaches a milestone he's never seen before. Doo-Wops & Hooligans Returns Doo-Wops & Hooligans reenters the Official Albums chart this week, the U.K.'s ranking of the most consumed full-lengths and EPs. The list blends both sales and streaming activity to generate a clear snapshot of total consumption, while separate rankings also exist for pure sales and streaming. This week, Mars lands at No. 96 on the chart, and Doo-Wops & Hooligans hits an impressive 400 weeks spent on the competitive roster. Bruno Mars's Longest-Running Album by Far Doo-Wops & Hooligans is Mars's first project to live on the Official Albums chart for 400 weeks. It's still his only release to earn a triple-digit stay, and it stands out as the longest-running success of his career by a significant margin. His follow-up, Unorthodox Jukebox, is his second-longest-running title, with 85 weeks on the tally. More Weeks Than All His Other Albums Combined To date, Mars has released only four albums, including a joint effort with Anderson .Paak under the name Silk Sonic. The three most recent projects — Unorthodox Jukebox, 24K Magic, and An Evening With Silk Sonic — have collectively spent fewer than 200 weeks on the Official Albums chart. That means Doo-Wops & Hooligans has now spent more than twice as long on the list as all of Mars's other albums combined. Streaming Activity Powers the Comeback At the moment, Doo-Wops & Hooligans doesn't appear on any of the U.K.'s sales-focused rankings, but it does land on the Official Albums Streaming chart. The tally highlights the most successful projects on platforms like Apple Music and Spotify, and this week, the debut set lifts from No. 87 to No. 81. Streams on those platforms appear to be largely responsible for the album's continued success and its exciting return to the Official Albums chart.
Yahoo
7 days ago
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- Yahoo
Anne-Marie to perform at opening show of Women's Rugby World Cup
Anne-Marie will headline the opening show of the Women's Rugby World Cup 2025, performing at Sunderland's Stadium of Light, ahead of the England vs USA opening match. (Image: Supplied) Global pop star Anne-Marie will headline the opening show of the Women's Rugby World Cup 2025 in the North East, it has been revealed. The performance will take place at Sunderland's Stadium of Light, just before England faces the USA in the tournament's opening match, on August 22 . Advertisement Fans can purchase tickets now through The show is presented by O2, and O2 and Virgin Media broadband customers can enter a ballot for a chance to meet Anne-Marie through the Priority app until August 4. Anne-Marie said: "I'm so excited to perform at the Opening Show presented by O2 and be part of this massive moment for women's sport. "Now that I've got a daughter of my own, it means even more to be involved in something that shows the next generation that they can do anything. "I know Sunderland is going to be going crazy, and I can't wait to be part of it." Advertisement Sarah Massey, managing director of the Women's Rugby World Cup 2025, said: "Anne-Marie is an exciting British singer-songwriter celebrated for her powerful vocals, dynamic performances, and genre-blending pop hits, and we are thrilled that she will be opening Women's Rugby World Cup 2025 on 22 August in Sunderland. "Her music often delves into themes of empowerment, love, and personal growth, resonating with what rugby brings to its communities around the world." Anne-Marie, known for chart-topping singles including 2002, Friends, and Rockabye, will bring her signature energy to a global stage. The performance is produced by Live Nation and marks the start of six weeks of international rugby, with 16 teams competing across eight venues in England. Advertisement READ MORE: Gareth Griffiths, director of partnerships and sponsorship at Virgin Media O2, said: "It's impossible to overstate the importance of this tournament for women's rugby, and the opening match is a landmark moment for sports fans everywhere. "O2 is proud to play its part as an official partner of the Women's Rugby World Cup, and to celebrate the opening match the best way we know how – bringing the worlds of music and sport together." More than 330,000 tickets have already been sold, with prices starting at £5 for children and £10 for adults.
