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 Reviews: Rolling Stones’ ‘Licked Live in NYC,’ plus ‘Americana Railroad,’ Beach Boys’ ‘Sounds of Summer,’ ‘United Dreadlocks,’ and Paul Winter’s ‘Concert in the Barn’
The Stones issue a 2003 concert. Also, train-themed and reggae anthologies, Beach Boys hits, and a jazz concert at dawn.
Read More »Music Reviews: ‘Tanbou Kache,’ Haitian Art Music from Diana Golden and Shawn Chang; ‘The Mandolin Seasons: Vivaldi and Piazzolla’ from Jacob Reuven and Omer Meir Wellber
Haitian art music for piano and cello, and Vivaldi and Piazzolla on mandolin and accordion.
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 »Jazz Reviews: Julian Gerstin’s ‘Elusive Phenomena’; ‘Ojoyo Plays Safrojazz’
A new album from the percussionist Julian Gerstin and a reissue of "Safrojazz" from Ojoyo offer musical tours of the world – and of the collective psyche.
Read More »Music Reviews: The Left Banke, ‘The Beatles and India,’ Peter Tosh, the HawtThorns, and April March
Previously unheard baroque rock gems from the group that gave us the classic "Walk Away Renee." Also: a great reggae concert, Beatles covers by Indian artists, and more.
Read More »Yo-Yo Ma, Shanghai Quartet, Maestros Long Yu and Michael Stern to Participate in ‘Youth Music Culture Guangdong’ Festival Promoting Cross-Cultural Connections (Guangdong, China)
YMCG is one of the year's premiere opportunities to strengthen cultural ties around the world in a time of restricted travel.
Read More »Music Review: Jerod Impichchaachaaha Tate – ‘Lowak Shoppala: Fire & Light’
Tate combines traditional Chickasaw sounds and cultural themes with Western classical music through sophisticated orchestration and dramatic storytelling.
Read More »Concert Review (NYC): Classical Guitarist Berta Rojas (20 November 2021)
The Paraguayan classical guitarist paid tribute to female pioneers of the instrument with a rousing solo concert at the 92nd Street Y.
Read More »Music Reviews: Rolling Stones’ ‘Tattoo You’ (Super Deluxe Ed.), plus Elvis Costello’s ‘Spanish Model’ and New Holiday Music
The Rolling Stones' 'Tattoo You,' now available in a greatly expanded deluxe edition, could have easily ended up as a mess. Instead, it's often regarded as the group's last great album.
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