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Music Commentary: A Mystery Solved on the 50th Anniversary of the Release of “Queen II”

March 28, 2024
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By Adam Ellsworth It is well established that the lyrics to the song on Queen II that’s directly about the painting (called “The Fairy Feller’s Master-Stroke”) originate from a poem Richard Dadd wrote about his picture. What’s never been established though is exactly how Freddie Mercury became aware of this poem, or how he would…

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Film Review: “Late Night with the Devil” — Retro Occult Wizardry

March 22, 2024
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The Cairnes brothers explore how the analog media trickery of a bygone era may illuminate our current obsession with what is real.

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Coming Attractions: March 24 through April 8 — What Will Light Your Fire

March 24, 2024
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Our expert critics supply a guide to film, dance, visual art, theater, author readings, and music. More offerings will be added as they come in.

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Jazz Album Reviews: Moppa Elliott’s New Recordings — His Most Sincere Efforts to Date

March 20, 2024
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Moppa Elliott makes eminently approachable music at a very high standard, with great ingenuity and sophistication. He has proven himself to be one of the most inventive and creative composers for small jazz ensemble since Charles Mingus.

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Jazz Appreciation: Moppa Elliott Does It All for You

March 25, 2024
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Moppa Elliott is an important jazz composer and a dynamic leader. When he brings a group to our area (which happens only rarely), do not miss the gig. When he issues a new recording, pay attention.

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Album Review: “Art Songs of the Jewish Diaspora” — Compelling Music with Equally Compelling Backstories

March 23, 2024
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This is an album that I recommend heartily to anyone who enjoys exquisite music making, stunning booklet artwork, and serious scholarship.

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Theater Review: “Beyond Words” — Homage to a Brainy Bird

March 26, 2024
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“Beyond Words” tells an important story in an entertaining as well as a delightfully educational way.

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Book Review: “3 Shades of Blue” — Transcendent Art, Despite Personal Demons

March 26, 2024
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“3 Shades of Blue” is at its most compelling seen as an extended essay about drugs, creativity, the jazz life, and the mysterious nature of musical genius. 

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Visual Arts Review: Various Views of “Emancipation”

March 12, 2024
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On the occasion of the 160th anniversary of the Emancipation Proclamation, seven Black artists were asked to respond to the theme of emancipation.

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Film Reviews: Dispatch from the Boston Underground Film Festival (Part 2)

March 25, 2024
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Even if the closing film was a complete and utter bust, I had a blast seeing some really great movies with fantastic crowds. See you next year, and as always, stay weird Boston.

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