Grammy-nominated collective säje takes vocal jazz in new directionsCapRadio’s Paul Conley spoke with Sara Gazarek, member of the vocal quartet säje. The group is performing in Sacramento on Oct. 17. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
With Band of Brothers, celebrated rock bassist Tony Levin returns to his jazz rootsJanuary 11, 2024 | Paul ConleyWhen he’s not performing in arenas around the world with Peter Gabriel or King Crimson, progressive rock bassist Tony Levin is often on tour with his brother Pete, playing a different kind of music in much smaller venues.
Sunday Sessions at The Torch Club celebrates Sacramento’s artist communityOctober 13, 2023 | Chris CampbellThe open mic-style series, created by Jacob Swedlow of the band LabRats, has helped create a space for Sacramento artists and musicians to find community and launch new ideas.
Macy Gray reflects on 24 years of making music, new projectsJuly 21, 2023 | Chris CampbellAhead of a performance July 21 at the Thunder Valley Casino Resort, Gray spoke with CapRadio about her life, career and the future
Tony Bennett, king of the American Songbook, dead at 96July 21, 2023The beloved singer and interpreter of pop standards won 20 Grammy awards over a career that touched eight decades.
Sacramento native Dawn Silva chronicles funk career in new memoirJune 28, 2023 | Chris CampbellFunk vocalist Dawn Silva joined CapRadio’s Chris Campbell to talk about her newly-released autobiography and career in the funk music industry.
Songwriter, record producer Robert Glasper looks to the future of musicJune 26, 2023 | Chris CampbellRobert Glasper will perform at the Blue Note Jazz Festival in Napa this July, but once that’s over, he has more plans cooking on the backburner.
‘Unfollow Me’ tour marks quarter century of music making by soul songstress Erykah BaduJune 20, 2023 | Chris CampbellErykah Badu is performing at the Golden 1 Center on Tuesday. CapRadio’s Chris Campbell spoke to her about her 25-year career, leading up to her latest tour.
Bay Area chanteuse Tracy Cruz makes music that tugs at the heartstrings — get to know her in 5 songsJune 14, 2023 | Chris CampbellFor neo-soul singer Tracy Cruz, fusing American pop, soul, R&B and Tagalog ballads is a way to break the mold while also singing true to her experiences.
Tina Turner’s legacy goes beyond music — Get to know her in 5 songsJune 7, 2023 | Chris CampbellQueen of Rock ‘n’ Roll Tina Turner died last month at the age of 83 in her Swiss home. CapRadio’s Chris Campbell chose five standout songs by the singer in remembrance of her life and illustrious career.
Astrud Gilberto, 'The Girl from Ipanema' singer, dies at 83June 6, 2023One of the shining voices of bossa nova, the Brazilian artist made both herself and the song world famous with her beguiling rendition, kicking off an illustrious career.
