On the Powwow Trail: The Quanah LaRose story
Quanah LaRose has lived a life that, if he wasn’t a real person, would be straight out of a movie. A celebrated powwow dancer and singer from the Ute tribe […]
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The Court: Art in Play
September 24, 2025 - April 26, 2026The Flower, The Labor, and The Sea
September 27, 2025 - June 28, 2026
The GroovaLottos: Going against the grain
Mwalim Daphunkee Professor, the lead singer of the GroovaLottos and member of the Wampanaug tribe said, “If you’re an artist, there are two ways you can go. You can either […]
Keep On Moving: Ten Years Of It: Ian O’Neil talks about the last decade of music
It’s been a hell of a year for Deer Tick guitarist Ian O’Neil. He released three albums with three different projects — Deer Tick, Happiness and his solo record, Ten […]
The Roots Report: America at Twin River
Okee dokee folks… “Fifty years was not in the plan, but as long as you keep coming we’ll keep playing,” exclaimed Dewey Bunnell of the band America last Friday night […]
Willing to Fight: Ani DiFranco talks Providence and progress
The summer I turned 22, I sent a letter to Ani DiFranco, who was just 23 herself and at the beginning of her career. In it, I shared with her […]
Keep on Moving: November Is Rocking: Does everyone’s mom live in RI or something?
Muddy Ruckus – From The Floor Portland’s Muddy Ruckus return to town to celebrate the release of their new haunting single, “From The Floor,” which has this vibe of being […]
The Roots Report: History Lesson: Celebrating 30 years of music
Okee dokee folks… I can’t believe it’s been 30 years. If it wasn’t for what happened 30 years ago I wouldn’t be writing for Motif, I never would have started […]
Roots Report: An Interview with Jimmy Webb
Okee dokee folks…One of the biggest legends in the songwriting world is coming to the Greenwich Odeum on October 25. Most “civilians” may not know the name Jimmy Webb, but […]
Coffin-Bangers: Tight Crew + RI Indoor Karting = “Monster” Halloween
Do you like scary movies? What about costume parties? If you answered yes to one or both of those questions, pay attention! On Saturday, October 26, EDM event super-producers Tight […]
In Our Own Voices Explores the Transracial Adoptee Experience
Westerly composer Eliane Aberdam’s chamber opera In Our Own Voices will be performed on November 2 as a gift to the Westerly community on its 350th anniversary. The libretto, or […]