12 songs to brush up on before seeing Nas, one of the greatest rappers alive
Nasir “Nas” Jones plays Moose's Tooth Saturday. If you need a refresher course on the rapper - widely regarded as one of the greats - here are 12 songs to get you started.
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Portugal. The Man cancels Australian TV appearance due to controversial segment about indigenous policies
“We come from rural Alaska and hold very close to our hearts the indigenous people of our home,” the band said in a statement posted on social media.
Wailin’ Jennys bring their trademark lush harmonies to 4 Alaska cities this week
The group's intimate arrangements are on display in a new album, which features songs from Tom Petty, Paul Simon, Emmylou Harris, Dolly Parton and Warren Zevon.
After teaching rock music in Kabul, songwriter Jerry Joseph turns toward optimism
“In Afghanistan, I figured the last thing anyone needs is another dark Jerry Joseph song, so I tried to write a little more hopeful," Joseph said.
Grammy-nominated rapper Nas coming to Anchorage this summer
Nas will perform at Moose’s Tooth Saturday, June 9. Tickets will be on sale at 10:30 a.m. Friday, April 13.
These sisters take Texas-style fiddle music to the third power
The Quebe sisters, among the foremost practitioners of Western swing fiddle, will perform in Anchorage on Saturday.
‘As One’ might be the most-performed 21st century opera. Listen to Anchorage Opera stars explain why.
The story of one woman's journey of self-discovery, told through the voices of two singers, is sparsely staged but deeply felt.
Anchorage Opera’s ‘As One’ explores inner world of a transgender woman
"As One" tells the tale of the search for identity and meaning: Who am I, and where do I fit in the world? "That’s a point of connection for all of us,” says baritone Luis Alejandro Orozco.
Grammy-winning Portugal. The Man announces 2 Anchorage shows
The band with Alaska roots will play at the Alaska Airlines Center on Oct. 26 and 27. Tickets go on sale at 10 a.m. Friday.
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The Alaska-grown rock band won a Grammy Sunday, Jan. 28.
With a sweep from Bruno Mars, the Grammys snub hip-hop – again
Mars takes home the top prizes while Kendrick Lamar and social issues steal the show.
Alaska-rooted band Portugal. The Man wins a Grammy for ‘Feel It Still’
"We’re from Wasilla, Alaska," said co-founder Zach Carothers. "And we don’t forget where we came from.”
Setting the records straight: A do-over for the Grammys’ album of the year
A music critic remixes the awards from 1980 to 2017 and picks who should have won.
I Like Robots has perfected the ’80s cover band act
The Anchorage group has proved '80s cover bands aren't just for weddings and theme parties anymore.
The Moxie Strings bring mentoring mission to Anchorage
The Michigan-based fusion string band has made teaching a major part of their calling.
’90s folk superstar Jewel is happy — finally. Now she wants to know: Are you?
With her new lifestyle brand, the singer shares lessons learned through her own "messy journey."
Anchorage band Medium Build makes its mark with blunt lyricism
On stage, lead singer Nick Carpenter is a showman. “My dad texted me after (a show) and said, ‘You set yourself on fire, and people gather around to watch it.’”
Portugal. The Man, rooted in Wasilla, nominated for Grammy for ‘Feel It Still’
The band's hit "Feel it Still," which has spent 23 weeks on the Billboard Hot 100, was nominated for a Grammy Award.
Anchorage band signed to Modest Mouse’s record label
Termination Dust, led by two Anchorage women, was picked up by Glacial Pace Records late last year, the band announced Monday.