We all know that New York is the city that never sleeps, but it’s more than that. It can morph into any country from around the world at any moment, making it the ultimate shape shifter. 

There’s no crying in Hip Hop. I know this. But at yesterday’s 18th annual Ohio Hip Hop Expo, I just couldn’t help myself. 

The 35th annual Hot Times Community Arts & Music Festival graced the corner of Parsons Avenue and Main Street in Olde Towne East this past weekend. 

Get up, stand up. For Ohio.

Festival Latino is a passionate and colorful celebration of Latin American music, dance, food, and art. 

Jazz. Ribs. You know what to do. 

Presented by The Ohio State University School of Music, this year's Contemporary Music Festival features four world premieres, live dance, and a documentary debut.

Nothing sounds (or smells) better than fresh (or used) vinyl. 

Listening to DeVotchKa is like careening around in a chariot fueled by chutzpah. 

Watching a favorite band perform live is wondrous. Seeing a favorite band that broke up and got back together for a reunion show is soul shifting. 

For me, 2010 was a warm and sudsy whirlpool of easy beats. I filled my ears mostly with new records from long-time favorite artists and new records from longstanding artists that were new to me. Here’s a customized emotional chart for each of my 10 picks.

We Columbus urbanites haven’t had a downtown record store. Until now.

ComFest is usually lots of things, but not mellow. After 38 years, the festival that was created to uphold community spirit and neighborly kindness rekindled its mission. 

June is finally here. We just announced the lineup for the Goodale Park Music Series. 

On Wednesday night, 250 people ventured to Goodale Park’s Shelter House to experience the rare and adventurous sounds of “new music” performed by Carpe Diem String Quartet and OSU’s New Music Collective. 

We celebrated the sacred national holiday known as Record Store Day by visiting four independent music stores on North High Street.

Yesterday was the opening of this year's OSU School of Music’s Contemporary Music Festival. 

I’m a little obsessive about my favorite musicians. 

I recently ventured to the Grandview Library to hear local author David Meyers speak about the history of music in Columbus. 

Last month, Sade released Soldier Of Love, her first studio album in 10 years. The ponytailed and ear-hooped goddess with a knack for penning love songs that apply to people with pulses has proven that, at 51 years old, she’s still got it. 

130 bands on eight stages are bound to create some memories.

I recently met with Ben Jaffe, Director of legendary New Orleans jazz institution Preservation Hall, Creative Director of the Preservation Hall Jazz Band, and organizer of the New Orleans Musicians Hurricane Relief Fund. 

After interviewing several New Orleans musicians about life before and after “the storm,” I learned that camaraderie and creativity emanate from great strife.

I recently participated in a media panel for the Columbus Sound Project Symposium at the OSU Urban Arts Space.