Features

Andrew Gilbert - August 8, 2023

This month, iconic Cuban artists representing more than a century of music can be heard from Berkeley to Santa Cruz.

Emily Wilson - August 8, 2023

Oakland Public Conservatory and Living Jazz are centering African American musical heritage for students of all ages.

Tamzin Elliott - August 3, 2023

Opera Parallèle’s partnership with the Transgender District is a preview of the company’s plans for a deeper relationship with the community.

Jeff Kaliss - August 1, 2023

The Dynamic Miss Faye Carol brings the legendary sax player, composer, and educator to Geoffrey’s Inner Circle in Oakland.

Andrew Gilbert - July 25, 2023

It’s harder than ever to make a living as an independent performing artist. These grassroots organizations are trying to make a difference.

Scott Cmiel - July 18, 2023

A wide-ranging guide to the recorded legacy of that giant of classical guitar.

Aimée Ts'ao - July 18, 2023

The flamenco star and her collaborators pour personal experience and a message for our times into a new multimedia dance work.

Richard S. Ginell - July 10, 2023

Here’s where to start with a conductor who made many firsts in his six decades of recording.

Tom Jacobs - July 10, 2023

Music@Menlo has structured this year’s festival around a performance of the complete cycle by the Calidore Quartet.

Jeff Kaliss - July 4, 2023

Despite a debilitating illness, the singer has a memoir out and is helping local cultural arts academy Los Cenzontles.