Philadelphia-born composer and vocalist Joan La Barbara was formally trained as a classical singer, but by the late 1960s, she’d decided she wanted to push her artistry into unfamiliar territories. She found her inspiration in New York, especially from scat singers, free improvisers, and the jazz avant-garde. In her early experiments, she taught herself to […]
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MusicNow celebrates the legacy of Steve Reich tonight at the Harris Theater
The 80th birthday of minimalist pioneer Steve Reich occasions a year of tributes and reissues or performances of his work.
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Vic’s Drum Shop offering a master class from prog vet Gavin Harrison
King Crimson’s Gavin Harrison teaches two small master classes next week at Vic’s Drum Shop.