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Music Commentary Series: Jazz and the Piano Concerto — Who Cares?

February 11, 2015
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The media tools now available have brought us closer than ever to getting the amusements we want as soon as we want them, which puts all forms of art music at a serious disadvantage.

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Fuse Music Interview: Jim Lauderdale joins Della Mae at the Joe Val Bluegrass Festival

February 10, 2015
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A country maverick talks about becoming a bluegrass traditionalist.

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Fuse Music Commentary Series: Jazz and the Piano Concerto — Setting the Margins

February 10, 2015
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This post is the first of 17 in an ambitious series examining the traditions and realities of classical piano concertos influenced by jazz.

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Dance Review: “Gumshoes in Tap Shoes” — Sleuthing for a Voice

February 9, 2015
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Gumshoes in Tap Shoes, a dance noir with ’60s big-band music from the likes of Henry Mancini, is an ambitious project.

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Film Review: “A Most Violent Year” — A Most Masterful Accomplishment

February 9, 2015
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A Most Violent Year is nothing if not intense.

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Fuse Book Review: “Bomb’s Author Interviews” — Hipper Than Thou

February 8, 2015
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Bomb Magazine’s goal is not merely to comment on the arts, it is about making art.

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Fuse Coming Attractions: What Will Light Your Fire This Week

February 8, 2015
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Arts Fuse critics select the best in music, film, dance, author events, and theater for the coming week.

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Book Review: “American Justice 2014” — A Sturdy Look at the Current Supreme Court

February 7, 2015
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The most important takeaway from American Justice 2014 is the potential danger, from Epps’s perspective, of the growing influence of Justice Alito.

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Theater Review: “The Second Girl” — A Sensitive Portrait of the Irish Working Class

February 7, 2015
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The actors in the central roles are extremely fine, particularly Kathleen McElfresh’s beautifully nuanced performance as the anguished Bridget O’Sullivan.

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Fuse Film Review: “Actress” — When Camera and Subject Are Part of the Act

February 6, 2015
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Brandy Burre is a trained actress who is artfully aware of the camera and its power: the director uses her skill as a performer to animate the film.

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