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The Oaklandside, October 2, 2025.

First Hardly Strictly, then the Kennedy Center — this group of young Oakland musicians is grabbing the spotlight.

Deutschlandfunk Kultur, September 8, 2025.

Im Widerspruch zu Donald Trump: Die Gruppe Oakland Rising.

KALW, August 20, 2025.

Oakland Rising // 'MAKIBAKA: A Living Legacy' exhibit // Cape & Cowl Con.

WHUT, July 17, 2025.

Oakland Rising Takes the Kennedy Center Stage.

SF Chronicle, July 16, 2025.

These young Oakland musicians got invited to Trump’s Kennedy Center. Here’s what they decided.

KTVU, July 17, 2025.

'Oakland Rising' prepares for East Coast Tour.

KQED, July 3, 2025.

This Young Oakland Artist Is Headed to the Kennedy Center, Despite Trump’s Takeover.

LATEST NEWS, Nov. 15, 2024.

Emerging artists supergroup Oakland Rising signing with talent agency Paladin Artists.

MARINIJ, Oct. 1, 2024.

Here’s our guide to one of the world’s greatest free music events Hardly Strictly Bluegrass runs Oct. 4-6 in San Francisco.

KALW, Sep. 10, 2024.

Hardly Strictly full lineup includes Oakland Rising, an emerging artist supergroup.

Metro Silicon Valley, Jun. 12, 2024.

Something New at San Jose Fountain Blues & Brews Festival.

M-A Chronicle, May 26, 2024.

Oakland High Schooler Naima Nascimento on playing Bottlerock and releasing her debut single.

The Hollywood Times, May 24, 2024.

Fourteen-year-old songstress Naima shows off mature musical chops beyond her years at 2024 BottleRock.

San Jose Mercury News, Oct. 26, 2023.

49ers great Ronnie Lott, music star Sheila E. introduce new music program. "Follow the Music" concert happening Oct. 29 at Guild Theatre.

Sheila E. and Ronnie Lott on KRON, Oct. 23, 2023.

"Follow the Music" program launches in Bay Area.

Ronnie Lott on KTVU, Oct. 13, 2023.

49ers Hall of Famer Ronnie Lott discusses "Follow The Music" launch event.

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