Music

2023 Newport Folk Festival Day Three: Lana Del Rey with Ties to RI, Serene Señora May, and the Faithful Harlem Gospel Travelers

“I’ve only ever wanted to play here since I was fourteen” – Lana Del Rey

Edelinda Baptista,

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2023 Newport Folk Festival Day Two: Surprise Guests, Folk Festival Firsts and the Amazing Jon Batiste

A stellar lineup of performances that (almost) outlasted the weather.

Lauren Clem,

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The New In Your Ear is Way More Than a Record Store

It's a record store with sitting areas, rare art, music memorabilia and listening stations, and it will soon have a full "vinyl bar" and live music stage.

Jamie Coelho,

2023 Newport Folk Festival Day One: Magnetic Maggie Rogers, No Noah Kahan and Just-In Time James Taylor

It was a hot one, both in temperature and in musical acts.

Kaitlyn Murray,

Curtis Stewart By Marilena Arvelo

The Breakers' Hidden History Inspired a Composer to Explore His Family's Newport Past

Curtis Stewart's new composition, "The Gilded Cage," will premiere at the Breakers on July 22 as part of the Newport Classical Music Festival.

Lauren Clem,

Red Baraat Courtesy The Artist

Liven Up Your Weekend with Summer Beats

FirstWorks' free concerts at Roger Williams Park Bandstand will feature bhangra funk titans Red Baraat and multigenerational Garifuna Collective from Belize.

Kaitlyn Murray,

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Viana Valentine to Release Debut Album 'Fever Dream' this Friday

The Rhode Island pop artist first saw success last year when she covered “I’m Not Okay (I Promise)” and released it across all streaming platforms.

Jamie Coelho,

The Circus Comes to the Rooftop at the Providence G

Take a front row seat at this dazzling experience as you take in the city’s skyline at night.

Kerri Tallman,

Newport Jazz Festival Returns For a Summer of Rhythmic Tunes

This annual multi-day musical celebration in Newport has officially opened ticket sales as summer draws closer.

Kate Ayers,

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Newport Classical Goes Gilded for 2023 Festival

A world premiere at the Breakers, sunrise concerts and performance by "The Gilded Age" actress Kelli O'Hara are all in the lineup for the 2023 Newport Classical Music Festival.

Lauren Clem,