Essay A Letter to Your Institution Arts institutions are under pressure to get with the times. The political and social movements of the last several years.. 17 Oct 2
Interview 5 Questions to Ciyadh Wells (Executive Director, Castle of our Skins) The work of guitarist, activist, and scholar Ciyadh Wells is a whirlwind of activity centered on increasing access to art... 12 Oct 0
Interview 5 Questions to Kellen Gray (conductor) Renowned conductor Kellen Gray has gained recognition for championing the works of Black composers. A native of South Carolina, Gray.. 10 Oct 0
Playlist ListN Up Playlist: Hedra Rowan (October 6, 2023) ListN Up is a series of artist-curated playlists that offer an intimate sonic portrait of contemporary artists by showcasing the diverse.. 6 Oct 0
Concert Sandbox Percussion Brings Intimacy and Connection to a Complicated Venue The Park Avenue Armory, situated on New York City’s Upper East Side, essentially encompasses the complicated history of the United.. 5 Oct 0
Video Video Premiere: Shepherdess Performs Lainie Fefferman’s “A Sweet & Righteous Soul Gets Drunk On Champagne” Radical joy is often found at the heart of Lainie Fefferman’s practice, and her latest project with Shepherdess (vocalist Kayleigh.. 4 Oct 1
Concert In Cyborg Soloist Zubin Kanga’s MiMU-Gloved Hands, Technology and Virtuosity Collide The Australian-born pianist and composer Zubin Kanga’s current research project, Cyborg Soloists, explores technology-driven keyboard music. A stunning piano virtuoso,.. 3 Oct 0
Concert A Cosmic Centennial: Han Chen Premieres 18 Piano Pieces in Response to Ligeti’s Etudes When Han Chen finished his “Infinite Staircase” program at National Sawdust on Sept. 24, he had journeyed through 36 pieces.. 28 Sep 1
Concert M3 Festival Celebrates Networks of Support and Empowerment for Artists of Marginalized Genders Attending the Mutual Mentorship for Musicians (M3) festival felt akin to sitting down at a warm dinner party. Friends greeted.. 27 Sep 0
Album In New Album, Matana Roberts Explores Black Ancestry through Probing Narrative Art Matana Roberts’ jubilantly experimental new album Coin Coin Chapter Five: In the garden deftly weaves history, legend, and imagination using.. 26 Sep 0
Catalytic Sound Has a Model for Economic Sustainability - Their 2024 Festival Was a Chance to Share it 2