Almost a half-century ago, Shakti awakened the world.
 
An unprecedented, transcontinental collaboration, Shakti united eastern and western musicians, and in the process forged the template for what is now called “world music.” Their dynamic musical hybrid immediately enthralled audiences around the globe – and inspired generations of musicians, artists, and thinkers from all walks of life to embark on their own cross-cultural odysseys.  
 

Silicon Valley's premier annual music event, San Jose Jazz Summer Fest 2022 returns for its 32nd festival season from Friday, August 12 through Sunday, August 14 in and around Plaza de César Chavez Park in downtown San Jose, Calif. Renowned as one of North America's foremost music events with its dynamic multi-day programming, San Jose Jazz presents a riveting artist lineup for one of the summer's major SF Bay Area outdoor music festivals.

TASH SULTANA, the gender fluid multi-instrumentalist, singer-songwriter, producer and engineer, will return to North America for a headlining tour that kicks off June 10 in Las Vegas at The Chelsea. These dates coincide with the June 3 release of the album MTV UNPLUGGED, LIVE IN MELBOURNE on Mom + Pop (see the track listing below).
 

Baked Shrimp is set to kick off their 2022 Summer Tour this weekend in Staunton, VA. This groundbreaking tour will exceed 50 dates and include performances in over 15 states. The tour includes two stops in North Carolina’s Outer Banks, a debut in Chicago, and for the first time ever the band will cross over the border to make their international debut in Canada. Also included in the initial dates are three Phish after parties (Bethel, Wantagh, and Toronto). 

For years, rumors have circulated about a long-lost Creedence Clearwater Revival recording, captured in 1970 during the Rock and Roll Hall of Famers’ appearance at London, UK’s Royal Albert Hall. Now, more than 50 years later, fans can experience a first taste of that mythical recording on a special 7-inch pressing, released exclusively for Record Store Day by Craft Recordings. Limited to 9,000 copies worldwide, “Travelin’ Band”/“Who’ll Stop the Rain” will be available for RSD’s second drop date on June 18. 

After making its triumphant return to the seas in 2022, ShipRocked—the ultimate rock music cruise vacation—expands to six days for its 13th sailing from January 22-28, 2023.