At the height of the Roaring Twenties, flappers took to the floor, arms flailing and feet kicking to a new beat: the Charleston. A century later, the dance still captivates—especially for performer, ...

Once a week in a small hall of a downtown church a group of amateur hoofers gather to keep a dance born on the streets of Harlem, but with its heart in Chuck Town, beating. Like the “secretive” ...

Charleston has a rich history of jazz music, and Karen Chandler, the co-founder and director of the Charleston Jazz Initiative, can fill you in on virtually all of it. Chandler The Charleston Jazz ...

The arts abound in every corner of Charleston. With so much going on, it can be difficult to narrow down your list and choose what to do next. This curated guide highlights three community-oriented ...

CHARLESTON, S.C. (Lowcountry Weekend) - While many new artists her age are trying to make a name for themselves performing hip-hop and pop, 23-year-old Samara Joy is selling out shows across the globe ...

South Carolina’s Lowcountry Jazz Festival is back this Labor Day weekend, bringing a star-studded lineup of jazz talent to Charleston. For three days, Charleston will come alive with smooth jazz, ...

Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) Facebook Click to share on X (Opens in new window) X Charleston Jazz is the new brand name for Jazz Artists of Charleston, encompassing the Charleston ...

The 1920s were a decade full of rapid social change and unrest. Post World War 1, there was an overarching fear of racism and communism amongst Americans due to prohibition and the introduction of ...

CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCIV) — Charleston Jazz has announced the return of the Charleston Jazz Festival in the spring! The 2022 Charleston Jazz Festival will be held April 21 - 24. The annual event first ...

The CJO, led by Maestro Robert Lewis, is comprised of an accomplished group of jazz musicians and is an entertaining and educational example of the rich history and legacy of jazz in Charleston. The ...