Black Experience

Jonathan Leal - October 20, 2020

In concert, the layers and cumulative, syncretic power of Joachim’s music become clear.

Mark MacNamara - September 1, 2020

Musicians of the Colour of Music Festival recount the difficulties for Black musicians to break into classical music.

Lou Fancher - August 1, 2020

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

Victoria Looseleaf - March 3, 2020

In an ambitious programming move, the orchestra hosts all kinds of guest artists in a festival devoted to themes of social justice.

Jeff Kaliss - January 20, 2020

The multimedia presentation at SFJAZZ explores issues of race, prejudice, and parenting.

Lisa Houston - December 8, 2019

The Haitian-American flutist talks about making her own musical path and finding common cause with Eighth Blackbird.