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Book Review: “Tightrope” — A Wake-up Call for America

March 11, 2020
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What makes this book so necessary is that these are writers willing to state realities that members of both parties prefer to keep under the rug.

Theater Review: “Pipeline” — A Didactic Excursion

March 11, 2020
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Dominique Morisseau’s earnest Pipeline is a “message” play, American style.

Dance Review: Camille A. Brown & Dancers — Ease, Grace, and Jubilation

March 10, 2020
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It was a treat to see Camille A. Brown & Dancers inhabit (and elaborate on) a number of different African American dance traditions with such winning ease and grace.

Jazz Album Review: “Lennie Tristano: The Duo Sessions” — A Unique Musical Language

March 9, 2020
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Listeners familiar with Lennie Tristano’s earlier work will find there are a few surprises on this disc.

WATCH CLOSELY: “Luna Nera” — Witch Hunt!

March 9, 2020
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Luna Nera is mainly produced and written by women and proffers a satisfyingly feminist, woman-centric aesthetic — as witch narratives seem to do more and more these days.

Coming Attractions: March 8 Through 24 — What Will Light Your Fire

March 8, 2020
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Arts Fuse critics select the best in film, dance, visual art, theater, music, and author events for the coming weeks.

Concert Review: Christone “Kingfish” Ingram — A Rising Star, For Real

March 6, 2020
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At 21, “Kingfish” Ingram is being heralded as the blues’ brightest new star. And at his first headlining gig in Boston he earned the title.

Books Commentary: Chronicler of Boston Crime — The Case for George V. Higgins

March 5, 2020
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George V. Higgins created a style that was at first revelatory, then degenerated into a tic at the end of his career.

TV Review: “Gentefied” — Cultural Decimation, Courtesy of Real Estate

March 5, 2020
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Netflix’s newest comedy is a hilarious — though pointed –look at one of America’s biggest problems.

Book Review: Robert Hass’ “Summer Snow” — Always Awake on the Coast

March 5, 2020
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Wherever Robert Hass is, the poet drinks in (and reports to us) the details of place and human activity.

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