Michael Franks’ music career predates the rise of both hip-hop and smooth jazz. But he has long been embraced by both worlds, much to the surprise of the veteran singer and writer of such enduring ...

Michael Franks, the ever-artful singer-songwriter and harvester of the most delectable musical passion fruit known to distingué lovers, recently released his 18th offering, Time Together, his first ...

From celebrated visual artists to the music of Mexico, the Levant and North Africa, this weekend in metro Detroit offers something for everyone. Here are eight great options for this weekend in the ...

The Festival of States concerts draw to a close this weekend with the Sam Robinson Music Festival, which traditionally concentrates on jazz-oriented acts. The shows are at St. Petersburg's Vinoy Park.