Hailing from the African nation of Malawi, Peter Mawanga’s dedication to preserving his country’s musical traditions places him at the nexis of being a musician, advocate, and ambassador. Writing and performing in his vernacular Chichewa, Peter’s...
Since winning Swallow Hill Music’s Young Songwriters Competition last spring, Maya Bennett has started playing more shows up and down the Front Range. Maya also released her debut album, More of Less and has shared the stage with established songwriters Wendy...
The student glides into her music lesson on her “Heelys,” shoes with rollers in their heels. Her teacher greets her at a keyboard. Soon the student, 11-year-old Samantha, is playing the instantly recognizable notes of Beethoven’s “Für Elise.”...
Though St. Patrick’s Day is Friday, March 17, it is just a culmination of weeks of Irish and Celtic music played throughout Denver in anticipation of the holiday, including here at Swallow Hill Music. To celebrate the season, Swallow Hill is proud to welcome...
When indie folk collides with distortion pedals with just a hint of neuroscience added in, you might get something like Denver’s Automatic Iris. The five-piece, which plays Tuft Theatre on Saturday, February 25 with Chella & The Charm, draws from a diverse...
