Lawrence, Kansas
- November 9, 2025
Fally Afani
http://www.iheartlocalmusic.com
Fally Afani is an award-winning journalist with a career spanning more than 20 years in media. She has worked extensively in radio, television, newspapers, magazines, and more.
Articles By This Author
The Music Makers: Locals recount iconic moments ahead of Lawrence Songbook Showcase
In a music community as strong as Lawrence, it’s hard to fit everything into one package. There’s a rich history of rock, emo, rap, and
Photo Gallery: Brass & Boujee at the Granada
Friday night was a fantastic display in black excellence as music lovers saw generations of culture collide in rhythmic union. Under the direction of Marcus
“Creating Change:” How Brass & Boujee is bringing Black Excellence to the Granada
Without jazz, there would be no rap. That’s the firm belief held by one of the more famous faces in the local hip-hop scene, Kemet
Ani DiFranco gets Kansas City to Rise Up
In a time full of hopelessness and despair, Ani DiFranco sees an opportunity to rise up. When the legendary and rebellious folk singer stopped by
Pala Zolo releases stunning new music video
Lawrence’s latest dreamy electronic act is up and running, and they’ve kicked things off with a stunning new music video. Eric Davis (of Hembree and
CS Luxem celebrates long-awaited release with joyful Bottleneck show
It seems like the Lawrence scene has been waiting about 70 years, but on Saturday night CS Luxem finally released one of the most anticipated
Photo Gallery: Valentine’s Femme Fest at White Schoolhouse
Yanna / Photo by Fally Afani Though it was past the holiday, the love was still strong for Valentine's Femme Fest at White Schoolhouse over
Photo Gallery: Locals shine at Folk Alliance 2018
Calvin Arsenia / Photo by Fally Afani This week folk musicians from across the globe flew into Kansas City to share their musical talents on
FaceFace has released one of the best albums of the year
One of our favorite releases in 2018 so far comes from a hip-hop group in Kansas City called FaceFace. They just released MMmm, and the
