July 26-Aug. 2, 2025

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Composite image featuring three artists for the “Album of the Month”: at the top (left) Jon Batiste sits at a piano and smiles; on the right Matt B. poses outdoors in a patterned garment; and at the bottom-left, a vocalist from the group BITOI sings into a microphone under warm stage lighting.

Three albums you should listen to this month – March

From Jon Batiste’s playful jazz take on Beethoven to BITOI’s mesmerizing fusion of bass and birdsong, and Matt B.’s orchestral tribute to African heritage, these albums are defy simple classification. We’re sure you’ll relish this multi-course sonic smorgasbord as much as we have.

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Dream Warriors artists Mic Jordan (center) and Twin City Tone perform live at the 2024 Omaha Showcase of the Nebraska Crossroads Music Festival on August 9 at Gene Leahy Mall in Omaha, Nebraska.

Dream Warriors Project Part 1

Behind the scenes at the 2024 Nebraska Crossroads Music Festival, Indigenous hip-hop collective Dream Warriors and Swedish producers Fredrik Serholt and Paulina Délin came together for the first time to create new music. Joined by visual artist Sarah Rowe, the group crafted five original tracks and artwork in just a few days — a powerful testament to creativity, trust, and collaboration.

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Headshot of Hal France, the newly appointed Production Director of the Nebraska Crossroads Music Festival. He is smiling warmly, reflecting his welcoming and professional demeanor.

Hal France Joins Festival Team as Production Director

Acclaimed conductor and arts administrator Hal France joins the Nebraska Crossroads Music Festival as Production Director. Known for his leadership with the Orlando Philharmonic and Omaha Opera, Hal brings a wealth of experience to shape the festival’s future and strengthen community partnerships across Nebraska.

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