One Pioneer to Another: Laurie Anderson Meets ‘Amelia’
Trailblazing avant-garde artist Laurie Anderson tells the story of Amelia Earhart in a wonderful, engaging musical documentary.
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Caroline Shaw and Sō Percussion Reunite for Genre-Defying LP
The combined forces of composer/vocalist/violinist Caroline Shaw and accomplished ensemble Sō Percussion continue to thrill and amaze.
Hurray for the Riff Raff Finds ‘The Past Is Still Alive’
Hurray for the Riff understands that we are all part of the same world and share the same past. The past may be alive, but that doesn’t make us zombies.
Mary Halvorson’s ‘Cloudward’ Is a Sophisticated Ensemble Composition
Mary Halvorson’s Cloudward is a shimmering, deeply satisfying example of a jazz sextet firing on all cylinders. Prepare to be astonished.
Carminho Brings the Soul of Portugal to the World
Carminho’s second album Portuguesa sees the Portuguese singer nominated for a Latin Grammy, making her film debut, and performing for the Pope.
Yussef Dayes’ Debut Is an Enormous Statement of His Talent
Black Classical Music takes the listener on a highly groovy and ultimately fulfilling ride through the peaks and valleys inside Yussef Dayes’ musical brain.
Rhiannon Giddens Tackles Multiple Styles for ‘You’re the One’
Rhiannon Giddens’ exploration of the extensive history of American music continues to be compelling and enlightening on You’re the One.
Lake Street Dive Hold a Master Class in Sweet Soul-Pop with ‘Obviously’
On their latest album, Obviously, Lake Street Dive once again make smart, soulful pop that hums along with the integrated precision of an Indy race car.
Caroline Shaw Dissects Shape-Note Hymns, Water, and Heaven on ‘Narrow Sea’
Pulitzer Prize-winning composer Caroline Shaw enlists Sō Percussion, Dawn Upshaw, and Gilbert Kalish to perform her stunning new song cycle, Narrow Sea.
Tristan Perich’s ‘Drift Multiply’ Charts a New Course for the Fusion of Composition and Electronics
Tristan Perich's Drift Multiply is essential listening regardless of your tastes, the combination of violins and one-bit processors has never sounded so graceful.
Sam Amidon Is Not the Man He Used to Be
Sam Amidon and band take nine folk songs from his debut into new territory by employing free jazz and avant-garde classical techniques.
Joshua Redman and Brooklyn Rider: Sun on Sand
Composer and jazz collaborator Patrick Zimmerli has written a set of themes for string quartet and jazz saxophone trio—and some of the time it all takes off flying.