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Sahel Sounds: Connecting Cultures Across Continents

Since 2009, Portlander Christopher Kirkley has been introducing Westerners to the music of northern Africa, striking a delicate balance between curation and collaboration in the wake of rapid technological and political change.
Building A Bridge Over Troubled Waters

In Bridge City, our music community seeks to overcome immigration politics and connect global communities by building bridges, not boundaries.
Food, Drink and Music: Portland Bars and Restaurants Get It

There’s an intrinsic connection between the purveyors fine food and drink in this city and those who make the sweet sounds that fill our ears. From Bunk Sandwiches, Sizzle Pie and Wayfinder Beer to Mississippi Studios and McMenamins, let's explore what local musicians and chefs are cooking up together.
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Artist to Watch: Soak Up Kid Indigo's Sunny Vibes

If Kid Indigo's not already on your summer playlist, the curly-haired crooner provides the perfect sounds for the season—plus, look for two new singles out tomorrow!
Reading Between The Lines

Music is capable of inspiring and bridging divides; it is infinitely more impactful than the words on this page.
Building Bridges, Not Boundaries: New Issue Out Now!

In Bridge City, our music community seeks to overcome immigration politics and connect global communities by building bridges, not boundaries. From DACA recipients to activists to asylum seekers, Portland musicians continue to do what they do in amazing fashion. Plus new music from Rasheed Jamal, Nosila, Help, TK & The Holy Know-Nothings, J. Graves, Summer Cannibals and Aan.
Artist to Watch: Need Some Help Taking Out Your Rage?

Made up of scene stalwarts, Help is here to do just that. Do not miss their angry, stress-relieving energy at PDX Pop Now! on July 20 or at their EP release show at Rontoms on August 25.
Support Local, #PDXmusic-Loving Businesses

Portland's vibrant music scene is supported by local businesses that value music in our community. Check out these supporters of Vortex Music Magazine that play a vital role in encouraging, enabling and cultivating the music that circulates through the veins and culture of our city.
Maiah Wynne Collaborates with Portland Cello Project and Rush's Alex Lifeson on Her Beautiful #MeToo Anthem

With eight cellos and guitar textures provided by the legendary progressive rocker, listen to Maiah Wynne's new single "Fearless Girl" now.

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