Makaya McCraven

Makaya McCraven

We're New Again

PUBLISHED Feb 5, 2020

In 2007, Gil Scott-Heron was released from prison after serving time for a plea deal violation. Before the year was over, the legendary poe...

Makaya McCraven Reworks Gil Scott-Heron's "Where Did the Night Go"

PUBLISHED Jan 8, 2020

Chicago-based drummer/producer Makaya McCraven will unveil his reimagining of Gil Scott-Heron's final album I'm New Here next month, and he...

Makaya McCraven Reimagines Gil Scott-Heron's Final Album for 'We're New Again'

PUBLISHED Dec 4, 2019

Next February will mark a decade since the late Gil Scott-Heron released his final album I'm New Here, and to mark the occasion, XL Recordi...

Makaya McCraven

TD Victoria International Jazz Fest, Victoria BC, June 27

PUBLISHED Jun 28, 2019

Born in Paris, raised in Massachusetts, polished in Chicago, Makaya McCraven is one of the greatest living jazz drummers. His albums transc...

Makaya McCraven Brings North American Tour to Toronto Jazz Festival

PUBLISHED Jun 12, 2019

In 2018, Chicago-based drummer/producer/beat scientist Makaya McCraven wowed listeners with his fusion of jazz, hip-hop, soul and more on U...

Exclaim!'s Top 10 Experimental & Modern Composition Albums

Best of 2018

PUBLISHED Dec 13, 2018

Our Top 10 Experimental & Modern Composition Albums of 2018 list is a little different than our lists of years prior. Typically, this one a...

Makaya McCraven

Universal Beings

PUBLISHED Oct 25, 2018

The infectious energy and bombastic grooves of jazz/soul drummer/band leader Makaya McCraven are channelled into the most focused and cohes...