In 2013, a scattered group of ska aficionados were all vexed by the same woe: the tragic deficit of ska acts in the DMV. But thanks to the great gatherer of similar souls known as Craig’s List, it took but a few ads to bring these birds of a feather together to[…]
When the Washington City Paper announced its 2016 “Jazzies” – nods to the best of the best for jazz in the city – Sriram Gopal was not expecting to see his name in print. His album, The Fourth Stream – along with Mark G. Meadows’ To the People – was selected as Recording of the[…]
Sitali Siyolwe is one of those singular artists that has diehard fans on standby with the phrase, “I knew him back in the day”. His shows are collisions of genres that ride on the wings of lyrics so unusual and elegant that they supersize every sentiment they impart. It’s not[…]
Yes, Bluebeat DC is back, this month featuring The Scotch Bonnets! After throwing in the towel for about a year, the monthly ska/reggae/rocksteady event was resuscitated in December and now gets the party started every third Thursday of the month at Bossa. Bluebeat DC showcases the finest acts in ska, reggae, and[…]