Interview Anjna Swaminathan Offers Pathways Toward Connection and Healing on Debut Album “I don’t think that music is what I’m supposed to do on Earth,” multi-disciplinary composer, musician, and theater artist Anjna.. 16 Nov 0
Playlist ListN Up Playlist: justine lee hooper (November 15, 2023) ListN Up is a series of artist-curated playlists that offer an intimate sonic portrait of contemporary artists by showcasing the diverse.. 15 Nov 1
Essay To Podcast or Not to Podcast? Reflections from the Hosts of “Classically Black” By Katie Brown and Dalanie Harris Classical musicians in the 21st century are expected to continually adapt to the latest cultural.. 14 Nov 1
Concert New Oratorio by Tracy K. Smith and Aaron Siegel Gives Voice to Civil War-Era African American Troops Merkin Hall is a beautiful venue, warm in both temperature and acoustics. On Nov. 2, Tracy K. Smith, the former.. 9 Nov 0
Concert The Met’s “X: The Life and Times of Malcolm X” is Full of Profound Emotions and Provocative Truths In the Metropolitan Opera’s new production of X: The Life and Times of Malcolm X, there are plenty of moments.. 8 Nov 0
Album Linda Catlin Smith Revels in Introverted Confidence with Sensuous, Idiosyncratic Album ‘Dark Flower’ One of my favorite aspects of autumn is the sensation of being wrapped in a warm jacket or bundled under.. 7 Nov 0
Playlist ListN Up Playlist: Jorge Sosa (November 2, 2023) ListN Up is a series of artist-curated playlists that offer an intimate sonic portrait of contemporary artists by showcasing the diverse.. 2 Nov 1
Concert At Kaufman Music Center, Quince Ensemble Serves Up Dazzling Performance of a Work in Progress Kaufman Music Center inaugurated its new “Artist as Curator” series on Thursday, Oct. 26 with Quince Ensemble. Advertised as “thrilling.. 31 Oct 0
Concert Ellen Fullman’s Singular and Suitably-Named ‘Long String Instrument’ Reverberates at EMPAC Ellen Fullman’s Long String Instrument was almost invisible on stage at the Experimental Media and Performing Arts Center (EMPAC) the.. 30 Oct 0
Interview Leilehua Lanzilotti is Reconnecting with her Kanaka Maoli Heritage and Celebrating Hawaiian Stories This article was commissioned by American Composers Forum. Leilehua Lanzilotti often references visual artworks in her compositions, but it’s more.. 26 Oct 1
Nathalie Joachim’s Cello Concerto Premiere Reminds That Programming Black Artists Should Be Year Long 2