University of Texas musicologist Hannah Lewis discusses the power of Burt Bacharach's music in Mark Morris Dance Group's "The ...
Jazz music is an inherently elusive genre. While its roots stem from influences like European harmonics, African rhythms, ...
The tall, debonair saxophonist known as the “Sophisticated Giant” had a seemingly effortless power in his playing. Hear 10 ...
Rock and Roll Hall of Famer Mike Stoller and wife Corky Hale donate $3 million to help Altadena families rebuild after the ...
Known for her clever original lyrics, timeless style, and captivating stage presence, don’t miss West Coast–based jazz artist ...
Rashid Behbudov, one of Azerbaijan's most celebrated singers and a People's Artist of the USSR, left an indelible mark on the ...
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In 2016, Canadian musicians fared well at the fan-voted People's Choice Awards held in Los Angeles. Shawn Mendes won Favorite Breakout Artist, The Weeknd won Favorite R&B Artist and Justin Bieber won ...
Across cultures and genres, listeners consistently describe the cello as “human,” a rare case where an instrument’s emotional ...
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Mark Bennion (born 1948), a prolific and accomplished artist whose paintings, sculptures and installations blended cultural ...
“Komorebi” is a mid-tempo bop workout with soloists trading licks in a relaxed pulsating groove. “Petrichor”, which is a hint ...
Eighty-six years ago today, the 1970s country star who had a major hit with a Kris Kristofferson song was born.
From a birthday party for jazz legends to virtuoso pianists, here are six classical music and jazz concerts we’re looking ...