Nnenna Freelon, Delvon Lamarr, Barrington Levy Featured in Star Tribune
Nnenna Freelon It’s been a busy year for the veteran jazz vocalist. She released “Beneath the Skin,” a highly personal,...
Sep 4
Lil’ Ed, David Cook, Nunnabove, Ben Sidran Featured in Star Tribune
Chicago blues vet Li’l Ed & the Blues Imperials return to the Dakota. LIL' ED & THE BLUES IMPERIALS AUG...
Aug 27
Rebirth Brass Band, Aloe Blacc, Four Freshmen, John Pizzarelli, Ozomatli Featured in Star Tribune
One of New Orleans’ most storied second-line units, Rebirth Brass Band is escaping the swampy heat back home to funk...
Aug 20
Ruthie Foster, Jane Monheit, Naturally 7, Steve Kenny Featured in Star Tribune
Ruthie Foster When she arrived at the Dakota last August, the veteran Texas singer-songwriter’s “Mileage” album was days ahead of...
Aug 13
Star Tribune Covers Block Party, Dakota History
The Dakota will celebrate its 40th anniversary with free block party in Minneapolis The indoor/outdoor fest will feature 10 artists...
Aug 13
Sheila E., Sophia Shorai, Featured in Star Tribune
Bay Area percussionist Sheila E has gone a long way from a Lionel Richie sidewoman to Prince protege to funky,...
Aug 6
Arturo Sandoval, Talib Kweli, Jearlyn Steele & Patty Peterson, Sheila E. Featured in Star Tribune
The great Cuban American jazz trumpeter Arturo Sandoval, a 10-time Grammy winner and a 2024 Kennedy Center Honors recipient, is...
Jul 30
Storm Large, Davina and The Vagabonds, Steven Page, Joe Pulice, Lizz Wright Featured in Star Tribune
After competing on TV’s “Rock Star: Supernova” and “America’s Got Talent” and continuing her on-again, off-again stint singing with Pink...
Jul 23
Patti Austin, Sarah Reich, Mohini Dey Featured in Star Tribune
PATTI AUSTIN: The veteran New York vocalist is probably best known for her 1980s hit duets with James Ingram, “Baby,...
Jul 16
The Dakota Charts the Future
As the Twin Cities’ premier jazz venue turns 40, we look at the people and plans for the next 40....
Jul 14