Local Music

As St. Louis artists and arts organizations worked through 2021, they improvised their way past roadblocks created by the coronavirus pandemic. St. Louis Public Radio’s Jeremy Goodwin and Chad Davis spoke with artists and arts leaders about how the pandemic continued to affect their work this year, and how they’re finding a way forward.

Lydia Caesar says her new album will leave listeners knowing they deserve relationships that bring happiness, not stress or settling.

The Grammy Award-winning rapper, known for “Shake Ya Tailfeather,” sprinkles nuggets of wisdom throughout his new album.

The new album boasts a wide range of musical collaborations of various genres, from rising talents to well-established musicians.

The Kranzberg residency program grows beyond musicians to include artists, writers and filmmaker. They will receive training, work space and performance opportunities.

The St. Louis native’s latest five-track EP reminds fans to “Remain Calm.”

Search Party will include contributions from musicians, photographers, fine artists and other Black creatives working in all fields.

Drew Jameson relaunched Jamo Presents’ concert series this month on Laclede's Landing along the St. Louis riverfront. He discusses what it has to offer and how it’s part of a larger effort to revitalize downtown on “St. Louis on the Air.”

On his jazz-pop album “Saint Unity,” songwriter Ryan Marquez combines original material with interpretations of songs by the Beatles, No Doubt and other groups.

Music at the Intersection will feature more than 60 acts, spread across six stages in the Grand Center neighborhood of St. Louis.