August 4, 2017
By: SJZ Staff
This year, Summer Fest welcomes a handful of distinguished artists arriving in San Jose from various destinations throughout the world. Some will be offering a fascinating merger of differing musical styles. Others are a testament to the global impact of American jazz and blues music. Read on to learn about six artists bringing their international sounds to American audiences. fatsO This group may be from Colombia, but the best reference point for their sound is …
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July 31, 2017
By: SJZ Staff
The artist line up this year at Summer Fest features a wide variety of musicians, so there’s sure to be something for everyone. Start exploring some of the sounds that will be drifting throughout downtown San Jose this August with our new Spotify playlist. Our first two playlists highlighted Fest headliners and this year’s diverse array artists performing salsa and Latin jazz. For our third, we delve into the various vocalists you’ll find at Summer Fest …
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July 18, 2017
By: Cate Ayson
The vocal track can be one of the most emotionally resonant parts of a song, providing a window into the performer’s soul. Summer Fest annually gives listeners the opportunity to fall in love with a wealth of incredible vocal talent, and this year is no different. Expect to hear great singers from around the world express themselves in a number of musical contexts. For this segment of SJZ Recommends, discover five must-see vocalists at this …
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