Month: March 2016

Jazz CD Review: Vijay Iyer and Wadada Leo Smith — Exploring Cosmic Possibilities in Sound

March 21, 2016
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Pianist Vijay Iyer and trumpeter Wadada Leo Smith produce music that is precise and quietly evocative, peaceful and gently probing.

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Music Preview: Tabla Superstar Zakir Hussain — Do Not Fear a Sonic Culture Clash

March 21, 2016
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Masters of Percussion is a biannual tour that Zakir Hussain orchestrates with an evolving and revolving cast of musicians .

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Fuse Interview: Talking to Rising Comedian Michael “Myq” Kaplan

March 21, 2016
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“There comes a decision-making process where some of the jokes, I’m like, I’m glad I never have to tell that one again.”

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Music Interview: Singer Lisa Fischer — On Moving Forward 20 Feet

March 21, 2016
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Who was this stunning talent with the roof-raising voice and why in the world isn’t she a star, fans would wonder?

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Dance Review: Style Survey — “Kaleidoscope” at Boston Ballet

March 20, 2016
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I’d seen all of these works on the Boston Ballet’s program once or twice in the past. They all seemed to improve with these additional viewings.

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Fuse Coming Attractions: March 20 through 29 — What Will Light Your Fire This Week

March 20, 2016
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Arts Fuse critics select the best in film, theater, dance, music, visual arts, and author events for the coming week.

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Dance Review: Paradise Lost’s Energetic “Replay”

March 19, 2016
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Paradise Lost’s Replay is nothing if not exuberant.

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Theater Review: “The Launch Prize” — A Powerful Examination of Art, Competition, and Racism

March 19, 2016
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MJ Halberstandt’s script is at its strongest when his characters, and how they connect with each other, are the focus.

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Theater Review: Samuel Beckett — A Memorable Voice in the Dark

March 18, 2016
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Lisa Dwan’s performance of these Beckett pieces in a totally darkened theater is powerful and, in the case of Not I, deliciously revelatory.

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Book Review: Living Well is not the Same as Being Good—Jim Harrison’s “The Ancient Minstrel”

March 18, 2016
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Jim Harrison’s prose is gorgeous, illuminating. The simple language slides into your head and resonates there.

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