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By: Francisco Rendon Jody Domingue Meet The Black PumasEric Burton and Adrian Quesada, co-founders of Black Pumas, have been on a rocket ship trajectory, even during a global pandemic.As Black Pumas performed their breakout hit song “Colors” for the 63rd Grammys one could see Billie Eilish, Harry Styles, and HAIM rhythmically nodding along with the audience of more than 9 million at home, further crystalizing what Team Pumas has continuously felt over the last two years: This is special. While the last 12 months have been terrible for the touring side of the music industry, Black Pumas have somehow grown several magnitudes larger, having played the Grammys, the 46th Presidential inauguration, taking in seven late night show appearances, “The Ellen Show,” CBS’ “This Morning,” and NPR’s “Tiny Desk” concert series. ....
What Does “Build Back Better” Look Like for Live Music? Black musicians were already struggling for resources and recognition before the pandemic. Now, they’re organizing and championing lasting reform in the live music industry. During the pandemic, Austin s annual Blues on the Green, for the first time, allowed a Black musician Jackie Venson to curate a performance lineup. Ismael Quintanilla Black musicians were already struggling for resources and recognition before the pandemic. Now, they’re organizing and championing lasting reform in the live music industry. During the pandemic, Austin s annual Blues on the Green, for the first time, allowed a Black musician Jackie Venson to curate a performance lineup. Ismael Quintanilla ....
But there s a consolation prize for the Eau Claire act. Swift s Folklore, which features Exile, won album of the year at the Grammys Sunday night. Bon Iver leader Justin Vernon wasn t in Los Angeles to accept the award but was acknowledged by Swift and the album s producer Aaron Dessner of indie-rock band the National during their acceptance speeches. (Dessner is also Vernon s bandmate in Big Red Machine and co-founder of the Eaux Claires festival in Wisconsin.) Justin Vernon … was a huge part of this record, Dessner said. Swift added, Justin Vernon, I m so excited to meet you someday. (The song, and other Swift and Bon Iver collaborations on Swift s December album Evermore, were made remotely during the pandemic.) ....
In the spring of 2009, NPR producer Bob Boilen posted a YouTube video of a modest live performance shot at his cluttered desk at NPR’s Washington, D.C., headquarters. The set, ....