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Leigh Barrett’s staging reflects a clear-eyed understanding of the power of the material’s simplicity, which makes The Last Five Years an exceptional musical experience: thought-provoking as well as captivating.
Once again, Billy Strings pulled an exhilarating assemblage of musical influences under a big tent.
Singular folksinger Karen Dalton never made it to the big time. A new documentary suggests why.
The presence of veteran drummer Jack DeJohnette ties together two new releases.
The first Broadway revival of this challenging 2004 musical makes a sincere but ultimately unpersuasive case.
Viewers are invited to make what they will of the show’s images — to let their imaginations come up with their own expansive and beautiful stories.
The artists on this expansive tribute frequent different genres, but they find ways into these songs that play to their respective strengths while also deftly showcasing the underlying sturdiness of Neal Casal’s material.
As the age of Covid-19 wanes (or waxes?), Arts Fuse critics supply a guide to film, dance, visual art, theater, and music. Please check with venues about whether the event is available by streaming or is in person. More offerings will be added as they come in.
Arts Fuse writers continue their countdown of great music celebrating its 50th anniversary this year. This month’s diverse list includes John Lee Hooker, Víctor Jara, The Grateful Dead, Grand Funk Railroad, and Yes.
Album Reviews: The Proper Way to Reveal the Sound of the Past
Three releases that do a superb job of preserving and explaining historic recordings.
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