The prize-winning composer found surprising commonalities among Jewish musical traditions from around the world as he researched 'Nigunim', which he unveils for New York audiences on July 26.
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Music Interview: Steve Forbert
The singer-songwriter talks about his nearly half-century career, his new album, his influences, and more.
Read More »Exclusive Interview: Trumpeter Paul Merkelo on UNICEF Ukraine Benefit Concert, ‘Gershwin’s World’ Documentary, Russian Trumpet Concertos and More
The trumpeter gathers colleagues from the Orchestre Symphonique de Montréal to benefit UNICEF's efforts to aid Ukrainian children.
Read More »Music Interview: Lovin’ Spoonful’s John Sebastian
The Lovin’ Spoonful cofounder, who composed some of the greatest hit singles of the 1960s, talks about his childhood, his songwriting, the Woodstock festival, his new album, and more.
Read More »Interview: Wray Armstrong and Evita Zhang of Armstrong Music & Arts on Bridging the China-West Cultural Divide
As it manages artists and tours the agency works to facilitate cross-cultural exchange of music, opera, dance and more while building careers.
Read More »Exclusive Interview: Dan Aaron, Progressive Rock Singer-Songwriter
Dan Aaron's new prog-rock album has complex arrangements with keyboards and guitars, harmonica, synthesizers, flute and saxophone, a live string trio and more.
Read More »Exclusive Interview: Igor Shakhman, Executive Director, Vancouver Symphony Orchestra USA
When the Delta variant deprived the Vancouver Symphony Orchestra USA of its venue for a long-awaited return to in-person concerts, Executive Director Igor Shakhman had to get creative.
Read More »Music Review: Deer Fellow at Casa Vindemia
Soft rock and folk music and many stops in between infuse the music of Deer Fellow with heart and charm.
Read More »Music Interview: Dean Roland of Collective Soul Reflects on Career and Upcoming Tour with Tonic & Better Than Ezra
Some of the many topics with the Collective Soul co-founder include: Tommy Shaw (Styx), Eddie Van Halen, and unreleased albums and songs both new and old.
Read More »Exclusive Interview: Duo Mantar’s Jacob Reuven, Adam Levin on Their Mandolin-Guitar Album ‘Music from the Promised Land’
The duo's debut album includes music by seven Israeli composers and embodies the musicians' shared passion for Israeli music and Jewish songs.
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