Music
Contagious enjoyment is very much the goal of Ken Field’s Revolutionary Snake Ensemble. Mission accomplished.
Read MoreSurprise! The New England roots of reggae’s sibling act Morgan Heritage.
Read MoreAt age 75, there are more miles behind David Crosby than ahead of him, but he is resolved to carry on with freak flag flying.
Read MoreThe stellar BEMF team whips up a holiday confection that’s worth catching year after year.
Read More“People need some lightness in their lives.”
Read MoreDave Liebman’s band, like its adventurous leader, is more than willing to take a deep dive.
Read MoreCollectors and serious blues fans will want to own this invaluable set.
Read MoreLeonard Cohen wrote with a mature poet’s sense of compression and depth.
Read MoreThe biggest musical takeaway was the sheer brilliance of the Berlin Philharmonic Orchestra’s playing, which is the gold standard.
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Arts Commentary: Music for Times of Trouble
I’ve been most impressed by the manner in which these composers, in these works, took strong moral and/or political stands.
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