Attacca Quartet members Amy Schroeder, Domenic Salerni, Andrew Yee and Nathan Schram dig into dance music on their new CD. David Goddard/Sony Classical hide caption
Having come together as Juilliard School students in 2003, the original members of the ensemble leafed through a music dictionary, trying to come up with a name for their group.
African Education Minister Has Big Hi-Tech Dreams — And Makes Music Videos Too : Goats and Soda :
Sierra Leone's minister of education and chief innovation officer David Moinina Sengeh is a man of many talents.
David Moinina Sengeh is not your typical education minister. The 34-year-old with a Ph.D. from MIT not only oversees the public schools in Sierra Leone, he's also the nation's chief innovation officer. And that's in addition to being a recording artist, a clothing designer and an inventor.
'My music is always there when I need it' - BBC News
Paul's collection actually straddles two continents at the moment - he has about 100 albums in the UK, but the rest are in Portland, Oregon.
"We're still in touch, but it didn't work out," he says, adding that his ex-wife is still taking good care of his records.
New Music Friday: The Top 6 Albums Out On July 9 : All Songs Considered : NPR
Snoh Aalegra's Temporary Highs in the Violet Skies is one of NPR Music's picks for the best albums out on July 9. Courtesy of the artist hide caption
We've also got a heart-pumping thrill ride from the Brooklyn-based Attacca Quartet, a gorgeous new album from R&B singer Snoh Aalegra , Half Waif and more.
Bakersfield musicians spread positivity through music
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. — Outside of Smart and Final on Mount Vernon, you might hear Jesse Brazil and Julius Bosque.
"During these unprecedented times, I've noticed a lot of low spirits and people going through a lot of things," said Bosque.
The two musicians perform around Kern County. Brazil said he hopes they fuel and uplift relationships.
Classical music on vintage vinyl is the perfectly imperfect format - The Washington Post
I've got this new Sunday morning routine. I get up, make some tea, grab a few bags and hit the farmers market down the street for the week's needs and indulgences.
I visit the nice couple from the hen farm for eggs, drop by the pasta guy for bucatini, see the mushroom dude for shiitakes, say hello to the herb girls for rosemary.
Chamber music's return to the tent needs time to settle in | AspenTimes.com
Aspen audiences got their first tastes in years of classical recitals in the vast spaces of the Benedict Music Tent this week. The music was top-notch. For this more intimate concert form the venue is going to take some getting accustomed to.
With the 500-seat Harris Hall off limits due to COVID protocols, something gets lost in translation in the vast spaces of the 2,050-seat tent. There was a time when the festival presented chamber music in the tent occasionally. I can recall some extraordinary Dvořák quintets in the old days.
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