Music
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Charlotte Fall Concert Guide: Rock, Hip-Hop, Jazz, R&B, Pop, Indie, Folk, Metal, Country, and more
By CLTure October 10, 2023 (updated weekly) October 16 – Rawayana at The Underground (Reggae/Salsa) October 16 – Curse Mackey at Snug Harbor (Darkwave) October 16 – Nick Shoulders at Neighborhood Theatre (Country) October 16 – Cronies, Blankstate., Swae, and Momophobia at The Milestone (Indie...
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Tool will perform in Charlotte for the first time in eight years this winter
By CLTure October 10, 2023 Alternative metal rockers Tool have announced new tour dates, including Charlotte on January 21 at Spectrum Center. Known for their creative stage and sound production, led by singer-songwriter, producer, and multi-instrumentalist Maynard James Keenan (who also fronts A Perfect Circle...
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Mass Appeal and the Universal Hip Hop Museum are bringing a traveling hip-hop exhibit to Charlotte
By CLTure September 29, 2023 (updated) In the ongoing celebration of hip hop’s 50th anniversary, Mass Appeal, the Universal Hip Hop Museum, and Cîroc are bringing a free traveling exhibit to multiple cities including Charlotte this fall. Founded in 2015 to document, preserve, and celebrate...
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With his extensive catalog, grandiose production, and 21 Savage by his side, Drake captivated in Charlotte
By Amina Kane September 26, 2023 It’s been five years since Drake embarked on a U.S. tour. However, there’s no better way to mark his nearly two-decade-long career than with a night dedicated to celebrating his fans. After releasing the chart-topping Her Loss with 21...
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Confluence will strengthen the music industry in North Carolina and help develop Charlotte as a hub
By Cameron Lee September 25, 2023 North Carolina has a storied music history across a multitude of genres. From pioneering bluegrass musicians like Earl Scruggs and Doc Watson to R&B icons like Jodeci, Anthony Hamilton and Fantasia, the state is steeped with musical tradition and...
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Raphael Saadiq and Tony! Toni! Toné! kicked off their reunion tour enchanting fans with their bountiful catalog
By Angela Lindsay September 24, 2023 Photo: David “Odiwams” Wright Perhaps it was the nostalgia permeating throughout Ovens Auditorium on Friday night. Maybe it was the conversations ranking favorite songs at the concession stands. Or maybe it was no cell phone policy in effect. In...
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Victoria Monét proves to be an unrivaled talent and force in R&B on her first headlining tour
By Cameron Lee September 19, 2023 Photo: Carey J. King / CLTure Not since Jazmine Sullivan’s show last year has The Fillmore brimmed with such unadulterated R&B affection. Victoria Monét, whose career as a songwriter is equally impressive as her vocal talent and dance acumen,...
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‘Fela! The Concert’ will be the first production of its kind at The Amp Ballantyne
By Cameron Lee September 11, 2023 Afrobeats has taken over the world in recent years with the popularity of artists like Burna Boy, Wizkid, Davido, and Ayra Starr, fusing a danceable blend of various genres like hip-hop, R&B, dancehall, and soca. But long before this...
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2023 Hopscotch Music Festival Guide
By Grant Golden August 25, 2023 For the first time in four years, Raleigh’s Hopscotch Music Festival has returned to its robust roots. After battling a few years of covid restrictions, the eclectic festival will host over 100 bands on ten stages throughout downtown Raleigh...
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George Clinton and Parliament-Funkadelic made a memorable stop in Charlotte with Fishbone
By Cameron Lee August 13, 2023 Photo: Jeff Howlett / CLTure George Clinton famously and humorously says that he was born in an outhouse in Kannapolis, North Carolina, a statement solidifying that he was literally born into the funk. The Rock & Roll Hall of...
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