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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.

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Artist Spotlight
Ezinma Makes the Connection
October 19, 2020
Ezinma Makes the Connection
BY Lou Fancher

The violinist and composer made her name with powerhouse pop and hip-hop covers and playing with Beyoncé, but she has Beethoven on her mind, too.

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Artist Spotlight
Jeremy Cohen Hasn’t Missed a Beat
October 5, 2020
Jeremy Cohen Hasn’t Missed a Beat
BY Lou Fancher

With a full slate of ongoing performances and teaching gigs, the jazz violinist is keeping himself more than busy. He tells SFCV how he manages it all.

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Bay Area Pianists to the Fore in the Piano Break Sessions
October 3, 2020
Bay Area Pianists to the Fore in the Piano Break Sessions
BY Lou Fancher
The Ross McKee Foundation sponsors a strong lineup of keyboard wizards and focuses the spotlight on solo works by Black composers.
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Artist Spotlight
Jake Shimabukuro Is Finding the Silver Lining
September 19, 2020
Jake Shimabukuro Is Finding the Silver Lining
BY Lou Fancher

The ukulele virtuoso, who rocketed to fame via a Beatles cover 15 years ago, talks about his new album and the joys of staying home.

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A Tour of Afro-Latin Music With John Santos
September 19, 2020
A Tour of Afro-Latin Music With John Santos
BY Lou Fancher
The famous percussionist teams up with the Museum of the African Diaspora to present a history of Latin musical genres.
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Feature Article
Ballet’s New Mandate: Change or Die
September 14, 2020
Ballet’s New Mandate: Change or Die
BY Lou Fancher

Choreographers Trey McIntyre, Amy Seiwert, and Gregory Dawson speak about what they’re doing and the future of dance.

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Artist Spotlight
Chuck Johnson Gets Romantic on <em>Mound of Shards</em>
September 7, 2020
Chuck Johnson Gets Romantic on Mound of Shards
BY Lou Fancher

The Oakland-based musician chats about his new album, the link between his electronic music and Chopin, and life with the coronavirus.

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Upcoming Concert
Hope Mohr Dance Crosses Another Bridge Toward Equity
August 31, 2020
Hope Mohr Dance
Hope Mohr Dance Crosses Another Bridge Toward Equity
BY Lou Fancher

For this year’s Bridge Project, the company doubles down on its commitment to improvisation and dance as activism.

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Artist Spotlight
Sylvie Simmons and Her Uke Stage a Comeback
August 17, 2020
Sylvie Simmons and Her Uke Stage a Comeback
BY Lou Fancher

Writer, critic, and now singer/songwriter Simmons conquers a pandemic and personal injury to release her second album.

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Artist Spotlight
Naima Shalhoub Makes Her Music Count
August 11, 2020
Naima Shalhoub Makes Her Music Count
BY Lou Fancher

The Lebanese-American musician/composer talks about her newest recording, which melds blues, jazz, and hip-hop with Arabic music new and old.

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Artist Spotlight
Sarah Crowell Moves to Decolonize Dance
August 1, 2020
Sarah Crowell Moves to Decolonize Dance
BY Lou Fancher

The dancer, choreographer, and educator shares her ideas for building an equitable, open, and inclusive world of dance.

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Artist Spotlight
Margaret Jenkins Keeps Moving
July 13, 2020
Margaret Jenkins Keeps Moving
BY Lou Fancher

The resilient choreographer remains active, creative, and collaborative, whatever the challenges.

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Artist Spotlight
Alisa Rose Fiddles on the Cusp
July 6, 2020
Alisa Rose Fiddles on the Cusp
BY Lou Fancher

The S.F. violinist/composer talks about balancing classical music with bluegrass on her new CD with Nashville mandolin wizard Tristan Scroggins.

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Recording Review
July 3, 2020
Ludovico Einaudi’s 12 Songs From Home Is Gloriously Low-Tech
BY Lou Fancher

The Italian composer/pianist recorded his moving, tuneful originals on an iPhone.

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Artist Spotlight
Stretching Out With Christian Scott aTunde Adjuah
June 30, 2020
Stretching Out With Christian Scott aTunde Adjuah
BY Lou Fancher

The award-winning trumpeter, composer, and designer shares his vision for the future of music, culture, and social justice in America.

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Artist Spotlight
For Jon Batiste, Music Is the Way to Transformation
June 22, 2020
For Jon Batiste, Music Is the Way to Transformation
BY Lou Fancher

In a long interview, the renowned jazz polymath talks about staying human and finding love, justice, and hope in dark times.

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Artist Spotlight
Gratitude Drives Fantastic Negrito’s New Album
June 8, 2020
Gratitude Drives Fantastic Negrito’s New Album
BY Lou Fancher

The Grammy-winning East Bay artist shares his insights on staying focused and creative in turbulent times.

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Book Review
June 8, 2020
Music for Women Provides Practical Steps for Healing and Growth Through Listening to and Making Music
BY Lou Fancher

Written especially for women survivors of violence, the interactive e-book provides lessons and ideas of value to anyone.

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Recording Review
May 26, 2020
Square Peg Round Hole Makes Music All the Day Long
BY Lou Fancher

The trio’s Silo Songs EP explores a lockdown day in four musical phases.

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Upcoming Concert
Sara LeMesh and Allegra Chapman Take Flight in a Fresh Video Release
May 25, 2020
Chordless
Sara LeMesh and Allegra Chapman Take Flight in a Fresh Video Release
BY Lou Fancher

The soprano/piano duo expanded their technical and artistic skills to meet the challenges of the new performance frontier.

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