Lou Fancher

Lou Fancher is a San Francisco Bay Area writer. Her work has been published by WIRED.com, Diablo Magazine, Oakland Tribune, Contra Costa Times, InDance, East Bay Express, Oakland Magazine, SF Weekly, and others. She is a children's book author, designer and illustrator, with over 50 books in print. Also a choreographer, ballet master and teacher, she coaches professional ballet and contemporary dance companies in the U. S. and Canada. Visit her website online at www.johnsonandfancher.com.

Articles By This Author

Artist Spotlight

Beethoven is the Lodestar for Cellist Jennifer Kloetzel

Lou Fancher - February 28, 2022

We chat with the artist about her devotion to Ludwig van B, her teaching gig at UCSB, and her ambitious new release with Robert Koenig.

Artist Spotlight

Playing in Time With Jonah Kim

Lou Fancher - February 21, 2022

The gifted cellist talks about his approach to the instrument and his latest album.

Artist Spotlight

Dancing in the Aisles With Debbie Allen’s Playlist for Oakland Symphony

Lou Fancher - February 7, 2022

The stage and screen star tells SFCV about her choices for the Feb. 12 concert.

Artist Spotlight

The Dynamic Miss Faye Carol Still Earns Her Laurels With Every Set

Lou Fancher - December 13, 2021

With six decades in the music industry, singing and teaching, Carol has accumulated a very rare wisdom in addition to her musicianship.

Review

Vân-Ánh Vanessa Võ Premieres Songs of Strength at Zellerbach

Lou Fancher - December 6, 2021

The multi-instrumentalist and guest artists set out to demonstrate the relevance of traditional music from many cultures in the modern world.

Artist Spotlight

Maggie Clennon Reberg Aims to Make Everyone Welcome

Lou Fancher - November 22, 2021

The new KDFC morning host relays her history as a singer, actor, and radio personality, and shares her philosophy of inclusiveness in classical music.

Artist Spotlight

Mendi and Keith Obadike: Sound Art, History, Remembrance

Lou Fancher - November 15, 2021

With The Bell Rang, the pair honor Barbara Lee with an installation at Mills College.

Artist Spotlight

Wayne Shorter Joins Forces With esperanza spalding for a New Opera

Lou Fancher - November 2, 2021

The legendary saxophonist and composer talks about his brilliant career spent upending expectations. Iphigenia makes its West Coast premiere in February.