Brittany Howard, “What Now.” The musical power of Brittany Howard lies in her ability to express herself with unwavering fearlessness through her dynamic vocals and bona fide lyricism. On her sophomore solo album, What Now, she delivers an unpredictable medley of soul, piercing honesty and an urgency that demands…

J Balvin performs at Outside Lands in San Francisco on Oct. 31, 2021. Adam Pardee/STAFF. SAN FRANCISCO — There are a lot of accolades you can give J Balvin: Global superstar, Prince of Reggaeton, one of Time magazine’s most influential people. But one that doesn’t get enough attention is…

Bermuda Triangle (Becca Mancari, Brittany Howard, Jesse Lafser), courtesy. For as much travelling as Pennsylvania native Becca Mancari has done in her life, touring as a solo artist or a member of new group The Bermuda Triangle is still a recent development. Over the years, she’s called New York,…

Photos: Celine Teo-Blockey PASADENA– Arroyo Seco Weekend proved a success, delivering a multi-generational music festival with something for everyone. Held in the shadow of the Rose Bowl on June 24 and 25, its slant toward jazz and funk brought out the Pasadena locals, armed with their deck chairs and picnic…