One of the most emotional plays in the canon of ancient Greek theater receives an artful production at La Mama.
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Bajofondo: The New Soul of the Tango
Two-time Oscar winner Gustavo Santaolalla ushers tango music into a new century with Bajofondo's "alt-electrorock-tango."
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The "professional" social network is apparently trying to become just another self-esteem machine.
Read More »“Black Sheep Boy” Tim Hardin Remembered on New Tribute Disc
1960s completists remember the long-deceased singer-songwriter's participation at Woodstock, even though he didn't make it into the movie.
Read More »Theater Review (NYC): The Man Who Laughs – A Live Silent Film for the Stage
Based on an obscure Victor Hugo novel, this highly unusual production features live piano accompaniment, a brilliant live-marionette sequence, and free popcorn.
Read More »Theater Review (NYC): The Vandal by Hamish Linklater
The Flea presents the world premiere of a twisted and artfully entertaining comedy with a shocker of an ending.
Read More »Music Review: The Steeldrivers – Hammer Down
This disc is just about as close to flawless as today's mainstream bluegrass gets.
Read More »Music Review: Indie Round-Up – Dudley Saunders, Tim Mahoney
Working in an earlier decade, Tim Mahoney would be a star, and his uncomplicated but sophisticated heartland pop did get him onto TV's The Voice.
Read More »Theater Review (NYC): The Red and the Black by Deloss Brown
This cogently written, well-acted period piece is flawed but well worth seeing – especially if you're interested in the milieu of Les Misérables.
Read More »Nu-Bluegrass Singer Aoife O’Donovan Sneaks Onto 2012 “Best Jazz Album” Lists with Dave Douglas Quintet
The Dave Douglas Quintet's jazz improvisation coordinated surprisingly well with O'Donovan's studied folk stylings on the "sublime" 2012 album Be Still.
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