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The violinist and the Aspect Chamber Series celebrated Astor Piazzolla's centenary with tango nuevo, poetry and dance.
Read More »Concert Review (NYC): Philippe Quint and His Tango Band – ‘Astor Piazzolla: Between Angels & Demons’
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Graphic Novel Review: ‘Prophet Against Slavery’ by David Lester (Beacon Press)
Born in 1682, Benjamin Lay took up the fight against slavery generations before others would make headway in the 19th century.
Read More »Music Review: Steve Conte – ‘Bronx Cheer’
With 'Bronx Cheer' Steve Conte has written a love song to rock and roll in 11 parts and its as lovely an ode as you'll hear anywhere.
Read More »Music Reviews: Lindsey Buckingham, plus Bruce T. Carroll, Sarah McQuaid, Sue Foley, and Hank Erwin
On his first solo album in about a decade, the Fleetwood Mac alumnus delivers performances that sound redolent of his work with his old group.
Read More »Theatre Interview: Dominic Gerrard of ‘Ghosts & Murder: Haunting Tales by Charles Dickens’
Actor Dominic Gerrard takes us into the world of Charles Dickens, highlighting why the celebrated author's works still resonate with audiences around the world today.
Read More »Film Interview: Eleanor Lambert of New Thriller ‘Time Now’
Spencer King's new thriller comes to theaters and On Demand platforms starting October 26.
Read More »Music Reviews: ‘Next Stop Is Vietnam,’ plus Kinky Friedman and Billy Joe Shaver
This is one of the most comprehensive and imaginatively assembled box sets ever released on any subject.
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 »Fantastic Fest Film Review: ‘The Innocents’ Shows How Spooky Kids Can Be
In 'The Innocents' we are reminded how spooky the world of childhood can be.
Read More »New York Film Festival Review: ‘C’mon, C’mon,’ Starring Joaquin Phoenix
Mike Mills' new film starring Joaquin Phoenix and Woody Norman astounds with poignant realism.
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