Africa Trilogy, Malkovich opera open Luminato
John Malkovich's The Infernal Comedy is one of the highlights of Luminato, Toronto's popular multidisciplinary arts festival, along with Rufus Wainwright's first opera, Prima Donna, which is also in its Canadian premiere. cbc.ca |
Hip-Hop Fan Organizes New York Concert Series
To satisfy her longing to be a part of hip-hop, Christie Z-Pabon organizes a summer concert series in New York to promote the music. feeds.nytimes.com |
Music Review: Ralph Alessi in a Quartet at the Jazz Standard
The trumpeter Ralph Alessi, working with the pianist Jason Moran, the bassist Drew Gress and the drummer Nasheet Waits, finds force and clarity. feeds.nytimes.com |
Buddy Collette, Musician Who Played With Jazz Greats, Dies at 89
Mr. Collette, who played with many jazz greats, also was a leader in the struggle to break racial barriers in the music industry. feeds.nytimes.com |
Listen Up: 'Witmark Demos': A rough-hewn Bob Dylan revisited
Recorded between 1962 and 1964, most of the 47 songs will be familiar to completists and casual listeners alike. rssfeeds.usatoday.com |