Vocal supergroup säje garners a Grammy A few artists with ties to Seattle took the podium at the Grammys on Sunday. Composer and vocalist Sara Gazarek was there with her ensemble säje. They won best arrangement for their song “In the Wee Small Hours of the Morning.” We’ll hear more about the music from Sara Gazarek. Patricia Murphy Jennie Cecil Moore Play AudioListen 15 mins
Too soon! Arts and culture reporter Mike Davis leaves KUOW for WBEZ in Chicago Mike shares arts picks and reflections before his move east. Mike Davis Kim Malcolm Play AudioListen 8 mins
Seattle celebrates Grammy win for säje The female vocal ensemble säje, which has roots here in Seattle, brought their ethereal, contemporary jazz to the Grammys Sunday. Patricia Murphy Katie Campbell
Tennessee becomes the first state to protect musicians and other artists against AI The Ensuring Likeness Voice and Image Security Act, or ELVIS Act, is an updated version of the state's right of publicity law. The new legislation includes AI-specific protections. Rebecca Rosman
Wait, what? For 17 years, Seattle outlawed teen dancing KUOW’s new podcast “Let the Kids Dance!” explores how and why a city known for free-thinking progressivism shut down teen dancing. Kim Malcolm John O'Brien Play AudioListen 6 mins
A burglar stole a $250k cello. But its value could actually make this 'art heist' a bust Whoever stole the prized 1890 Enrico Marchetti cello probably knew it was worth a lot of money. But its value could become the thief's biggest obstacle. Gustavo Sagrero Álvarez
Bumbershoot 2024 lineup announced: Pavement, Cypress Hill, Kim Gordon, more coming to Seattle Bumbershoot 2024: Get the lineup and more for Seattle's annual Labor Day Weekend festival. Dyer Oxley
Washington joins lawsuit challenging Live Nation, Ticketmaster's dominance Washington state has joined the Department of Justice in a lawsuit alleging Ticketmaster and Live Nation Entertainment have a monopoly on event sales in the United States. They seek to split the companies in two, and water down their influence. Dyer Oxley
Surf X Surfwest: Riding the Northwest's surf rock wave The Pacific Northwest is home to a small, but fervent surf rock scene with bands often accenting instrumental music with sci-fi and horror themes. It's a vibe that culminates at an annual surf music festival in Seattle. Surf X Surfwest 2024 is July 19-20 at Darrell's Tavern. Dyer Oxley
