Music
Sheila Jordan, to the club crowd in Central Square: “What do I care? I’m still alive.”
Mason Bates’ music isn’t afraid to smile. If it doesn’t always run deep, it’s at least always engaging and pleasant to encounter.
Among the three CDs reviewed is a particular treat — a new recording that really, truly matters.
“There should never have been the cult of the rock star. That just shouldn’t have happened.”
Contagious enjoyment is very much the goal of Ken Field’s Revolutionary Snake Ensemble. Mission accomplished.
Surprise! The New England roots of reggae’s sibling act Morgan Heritage.
At age 75, there are more miles behind David Crosby than ahead of him, but he is resolved to carry on with freak flag flying.
The stellar BEMF team whips up a holiday confection that’s worth catching year after year.
“People need some lightness in their lives.”

Commentary: Best Classical Performances of 2016
Picks for the top live classical performances of 2016. Feel free to agree, disagree, add to them, come up with your own list, etc.
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