With Julia Bullock as soloist, the concert scored points with songs by Margaret Bonds and an ambitious work by Reena Esmail.
A jazz festival should honor the tradition and its contemporary practitioners by headlining them.
As directed by Rhiannon Giddens, the festival explores improvisation and cross-cultural connections at the expense of European modernism.
Choreographer Joanna Haigood and Zaccho Dance Theatre are planning for a performance that gets everyone involved.
It’s the latest accolade for an opera that continues to wow audiences and critics alike.
Christopher Mallett’s recording of the works of Justin Holland is a groundbreaking contribution to American guitar history and repertory.
The star bass talks about his career, fighting for the underdog, and being a family man.
Jazz, spirituals, and classical song merge in an intriguing crossover event.
From audience behavior and revenue to questions of repertoire and representation, arts leaders have a lot on their plates currently.
The latest recording release from the New York Festival of Song spotlights tenor Joshua Blue and the American activist tradition.
