Selena Fragassi - For the Sun-Times

The singer-guitarist is making a music connection with fans through a collection of pensive indie folk compositions.
‘It’s been a very slow build,’ singer-guitarist Niko Kapetan says as the indie scene embraces the trio’s multi-genre sound.
For the musician, who comes to Chicago this week with his ‘campaign for joy and optimism,’ bringing his wife to the ceremony after her leukemia fight felt like victory enough.
The new material seemed to pull from Chance’s much-anticipated upcoming album, “Star Line Gallery,” which perhaps signals the release date is getting closer.
“Tonight will not be like any other night,” André 3000 told the sold-out crowd, during one of the few instances in which he spoke to the audience.
Kanye West and Ty Dolla Sign delivered a first listen to throngs of devoted fans.
“Are you ready to hear the story of my life?” Madonna prompted the very done-up crowd as she kicked off the 25-song, two-hour set.
Psychedelic soul slingers hope fans of their huge hit ‘Colors’ also connect with sophomore album ‘Chronicles of a Diamond.’
The Chicago-born musician and actor shares workouts, wisdom and recipes meant to steer readers away from “foods that don’t do our bodies right.”