Six-time Grammy-winning jazz vocalist and University of Iowa graduate Al Jarreau returns to his alma mater for a public discussion Thursday, Sept. 18, in advance of his Sept. 19 performance at the Iowa Soul Festival.
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Iowa Now - Thursday, September 18, 2014
Press Citizen - Wednesday, September 17, 2014
The City of Iowa City has released the following parking and transit information for the Iowa Soul Fest, set for Friday and Saturday. Closures: At 6 p.m. Thursday, Clinton Street between Washington and Jefferson Streets will be closed until the festival wraps up. At 6 a.m. Friday, Iowa Avenue between Dubuque and Clinton Streets will be closed through the conclusion of the festival.
These streets are expected to be reopened around 2 a.m. Sunday.
Little Village - Wednesday, September 17, 2014
Hailing from the Lake Victoria region of Uganda, the group plays a captivating blend of traditional Ugandan music mixed with a range of musical styles drawn from all across Africa.
Iowa Now - Monday, September 15, 2014
The University of Iowa’s Hancher is collaborating with both Summer of the Arts in Iowa City and Legion Arts in Cedar Rapids to present a full evening of entertainment on Friday, Sept. 19, during the Iowa Soul Festival.
The Gazette - Monday, September 15, 2014
Al Jarreau's vocal jazz stylings are known around the world, but the beginning of his career is firmly rooted in the Corridor. He can't wait to get back to Iowa City to headline the Iowa Soul Festival.
Iowa Now - Friday, September 12, 2014
The U.S. Department of State is hosting a Google+ Hangout on the power of music diplomacy.
KCCK - Monday, September 8, 2014
Dennis Green of KCCK interviews Al Jarreau about his career -- including his time making music in Iowa City and Cedar Rapids while attending the University of Iowa.
Iowa Now - Wednesday, September 3, 2014
The University of Iowa is in the midst of a $1.2 billion historic transformation with a number of major building projects underway.
The New York Times - Monday, September 1, 2014
Things not usually found in a modern dance show in New York: batons, bubbles, disco balls, tinsel and public-radio personalities. But those and other sparkly accouterments were on hand recently in a Brooklyn studio where the dancers Monica Bill Barnes and Anna Bass, in Rat Pack-style suits one minute and slinky sequin gowns with sneakers the next...
Iowa Now - Wednesday, June 25, 2014
The University of Iowa’s Hancher has announced its lineup of performances for the 2014-2015 season. Hancher donors will soon receive a season brochure which will allow them to purchase tickets via the included order form.