Oakland artists Archives

Nomadic Press is gone, but the relationships it fostered live on

The Oakland nonprofit closed its doors for good on Wednesday. For many involved, it wasn’t just a book publisher—it was a family.

The new collection at the African American Museum and Library at Oakland pays tribute to the local people and places who’ve helped shape the genre.

The Oakland-based group will perform songs from its new album, ‘Medicine,’ at the downtown record store on Friday, Jan. 20.

Brandyn Willridge is carving out space in a field with few Black and BIPOC practitioners, with help from the West Oakland industrial arts nonprofit.

The award-winning executive-producer of “Hip Hop Homicides” has come a long way since his days riding the bus with Too $hort in East Oakland.

The longtime Oakland resident and Grammy-nominated artist talks about her latest project, “Dreaming in Cursive: The Girl Who Loved Sparklers.”

The East Oakland rapper and member of Grand Nationxl just dropped a new album.

18-year-old Nadia Elbgal will represent the city and give voice to her community through poetry and public appearances.

The local artists headlined our first Culture Makers event—and wanted to answer more of your questions.

The 21-year-old artist and Oakland School for the Arts alumna is back home to promote her single, ‘Summertime.’