Nudia Hernandez

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Disco is the music of freedom — and the theme of Chicago artist Ric Wilson's Juneteenth dance party

1 week ago | wbez.org | Morgan Ciocca |Nudia Hernandez

Ric Wilson believes America needs disco. And he wants to deliver. So he’s organizing his second America Runs on Disco Dance Party on Thursday with live music, DJ sets and lots of dancing. Wilson kicked off the series on New Year’s Eve at Lincoln Hall, following it up with the second dance party this week at the Empty Bottle. The party celebrates both Juneteenth and the release of Wilson’s new EP — out Friday — after which his signature disco-funk style party is named.
Chicago artist Clairice brings her new EP to the stage this summer

1 week ago | chicago.suntimes.com | Morgan Ciocca |Nudia Hernandez

Chicago musician Clairice is in a new era of artistic expression. The artist, whose given name is Emily Clairice Woods, released her new EP Patient on Me in May before preparing for a busy summer: She’ll debut the songs onstage at Sleeping Village on June 21, and at Lollapalooza on July 31. Patient on Me lays bare Woods’ process of grieving a past relationship and moving forward with a grounded sense of hope.
Chicago artist Clairice brings her new EP to the stage this summer

1 week ago | wbez.org | Morgan Ciocca |Nudia Hernandez

Chicago musician Clairice is in a new era of artistic expression. The artist, whose given name is Emily Clairice Woods, released her new EP Patient on Me in May before preparing for a busy summer: She’ll debut the songs onstage at Sleeping Village on June 21, and at Lollapalooza on July 31. Patient on Me lays bare Woods’ process of grieving a past relationship and moving forward with a grounded sense of hope.
Rapper McKinley Dixon explores Chicago magic on new album

3 weeks ago | wbez.org | Morgan Ciocca |Nudia Hernandez

Chicago-based rapper McKinley Dixon takes a step away from his personal life on his fifth studio album Magic, Alive!, which debuts today. After getting vulnerable on past releases, Dixon opted to write a storybook via raps and live instrumentals. The result is a jazzy, whimsical journey that quickly glides over its 11 tracks, guided by Dixon’s commanding vocals and punctuated by trumpets and drums. Magic, Alive! follows a trio of kids who lose their best friend.
Sueños style in photos: See looks inspired by Shakira and Peso Pluma

1 month ago | wbez.org | Nudia Hernandez |Mendy Kong

Sueños Music Festival is Chicago’s unofficial kickoff to summer, and while icons such as Shakira, Peso Pluma and Don Omar bring the heat on stage, fans turn Grant Park into a runway of fuego fits that steal the show. Now in its fourth year, Sueños arrived with perfect festival weather that included sunny skies and a breezy 61 degrees, ideal for any curated outfit.
Taylor Bennett throws back to the nostalgic good vibes of juking with new single

1 month ago | wbez.org | Nudia Hernandez |Morgan Ciocca

Taylor Bennett’s new single “Get Loose” is a juke anthem with a goal of getting people up and dancing. Literally dancing: The independent rapper and owner of Tay Bennett Entertainment encourages his fans to record videos of themselves moving to the track, and he shares them. Bennett, the manager and younger brother of Chance the Rapper, is a big proponent of Chicago music and culture.
Chicago’s Dreamer Isioma explores a new universe on cosmic-themed ‘StarX Lover’

2 months ago | wbez.org | Morgan Ciocca |Nudia Hernandez

Chicago artist Dreamer Isioma has a penchant for cosmic themes. The Nigerian American musician, who uses they/he pronouns, often performs with a band called The Celestials and named their third solo album StarX Lover. The project, in the works for three years, finds Isioma in a brand new universe.
New venue Bookclub revives former Elbo Room in “a leap of faith”

Mar 18, 2025 | wbez.org | Morgan Ciocca |Nudia Hernandez

Bookclub co-founders Cam Stacey and K.O. Weakley didn’t plan on opening a venue. But a last-minute show cancellation made them realize the lack of easy access to small venues for local bands. “Our leap of faith was a tremendous one,” said Stacey, who with Weakley and co-owners Maren Rosenberg, Nick Heineman and Rupert Murray debuted Bookclub earlier this year in a Lake View space formerly belonging to Elbo Room. The new venue is a leap of legitimacy for a formerly underground operation.
Beyoncé's “Texas Hold ‘Em” producer says his versatility came from Chicago roots

Feb 20, 2025 | wbez.org | Morgan Ciocca |Nudia Hernandez

Los Angeles-based producer Brian “Killah B” Bates didn’t know his song, “Texas Hold ‘Em,” would be the breakout hit from Beyoncé’s Grammy-winning country album Cowboy Carter. He was just honored to be included on the project, and he says he’s still processing it all. Before becoming a beatmaker-turned-producer, Bates and his brother lived with their grandparents in Chicago’s Morgan Park neighborhood. He grew up in drum and piano lessons, receiving classical training from the ages of 6 to 14.
This Chicago-rooted producer is up for a Grammy for working with Beyoncé, Kacey Musgraves

Jan 30, 2025 | wbez.org | Morgan Ciocca |Nudia Hernandez

Chicago-born, Nashville-based Ian Fitchuk’s nod for Producer of the Year at the 67th Grammy Awards came, he says, as a surprise. “I didn’t expect, in any way, the Producer of the Year nomination,” he said.