Month: September 2016

Book Review: “Just Around Midnight” — A Revelatory Look at Race and 1960s Rock and Roll

September 27, 2016
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Why did rock and roll become white? Music critic Jack Hamilton’s extraordinary new book provides a challenging answer.

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Jazz Concert Review: John Scofield’s “Country for Old Men” — Well Worth a Visit

September 27, 2016
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Country for Old Men is surely going to stand as one of the best, as well as among the most unusual, recordings of the year.

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Film Review: Was “The Lovers & the Despot” Really Necessary?

September 26, 2016
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Kim Jong-il, then heir to the leadership of North Korea, kidnapped South Korean superstars to beef up the country’s impoverished cinema.

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Book Review: Altamont — Rock’s Worst Day?

September 26, 2016
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As a work of history, a journalistic account, and an astute study of a troubled subculture, Altamont is so engrossing that it almost disarms criticism.

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Film Interview: “Trafficked” — Siddharth Kara’s Disturbing Vision of Modern Slavery

September 26, 2016
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“The purpose of the film is to take the audience on what I hope will be a riveting, challenging, and ultimately uplifting journey into the world of human trafficking.”

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Fuse Coming Attractions: October 2 through 11 — What Will Light Your Fire

September 25, 2016
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Arts Fuse critics select the best in theater, visual arts, film, music, author events, and dance for the coming week.

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Fuse Classical Music Review: The Handel and Haydn Society — An Amazing 202nd Season Opener

September 25, 2016
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This is a major Bach town and, judging by this evening, no ensemble performs his music much better than H & H under Harry Christophers.

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Fuse Theater Review: Israeli Stage’s “Fertile” — Powerful Theater About Difference

September 24, 2016
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Romona Lisa Alexander’s impressive talent for chameleonic invention is well-suited to this demanding script.

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Jazz Preview: The 2016 Berklee BeanTown Jazz Festival

September 23, 2016
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This year’s theme, “Jazz: A Peace Supreme,” is a bit diffuse—and so is the roster of performers, headlined by drummer Billy Hart and vocalist Al Jarreau.

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Theater Review: Machine de Cirque — A Captivating Contraption

September 23, 2016
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Yes, another circus show has come to town with players who display breath-taking athleticism in all its cheeky glory.

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