Music & Culture

Music & Culture

Yo-Yo Ma Presents Bach As A Wise And Spellbinding Storyteller In 'Six Evolutions'

2:44pm October 10, 2018

by Lloyd Schwartz

Ma began learning Bach's famous cello suites when he was 4. Now in his 60s, Ma has released his third recording of the pieces. Critic Lloyd Schwartz says this latest iteration may be his favorite.

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Hair Puller's Old Friend comes out Nov. 16.

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Do You Like Big, Dumb Riffs? So Does Hair Puller

1:01pm October 10, 2018

by Lars Gotrich

The Portland trio's sludgy, primeval metal is built to induce whiplash in less than two minutes.

Violinist William Preucil (left), taking a bow with the Cleveland Orchestra at a 2016 performance in Miami.

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Two More Women Accuse Violinist William Preucil Of Misconduct

12:29pm October 10, 2018

by Anastasia Tsioulcas

Two female violinists allege that the Cleveland Orchestra concertmaster — currently suspended from his job due to a previous allegation — acted inappropriately towards them during lessons.

"But I never had doubts about the music," Rogers says in a press release. "And every night I got on stage and was reminded why I love doing this."

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Hear Maggie Rogers' 'Light On' From Her New Album, 'Heard It In A Past Life'

12:04pm October 10, 2018

by Kristy Guilbault

"Light On" confidently addresses the overwhelming transformation from private to public figure that comes with going viral.

This week's episode of The Thistle & Shamrock features music by Cherish the Ladies.

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The Thistle & Shamrock: Live From Ireland

11:43am October 10, 2018

Enjoy the pure energy and innovation of Eileen Ivers, the joy and virtuosity of Cherish the Ladies and the pioneering crossover spirit of The Chieftains.

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Arc Iris Offers Up Optimism In 'If You Can See' Video

9:30am October 10, 2018

by Bruce Warren

The band's official music video is a visual collage of faces of all shapes, sizes and colors.

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R. Kelly's Ex-Wife Accuses Him Of Physical Abuse

2:33pm October 09, 2018

by Anastasia Tsioulcas

Andrea Kelly appeared on the ABC talk show The View last Thursday and recounted episodes of alleged abuse and isolation, saying that her experiences closely mirrored other women's allegations.

Soprano Montserrat Caballé, in concert in Marbella, Spain, in 2012.

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One Mesmerizing Moment With Soprano Montserrat Caballé

2:22pm October 09, 2018

by Tom Huizenga

The revered Spanish soprano, who died Saturday, spins out silvery threads of tone in her recordings, the likes of which no one has ever matched.

Stevie Nicks of Fleetwood Mac performs onstage during the 2018 iHeartRadio Music Festival.

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Stevie Nicks, The Cure Among 15 Acts Nominated For Rock & Roll Hall Of Fame

2:16pm October 09, 2018

by Andrew Flanagan

The list of 2019 nominees also includes Janet Jackson, Radiohead, Def Leppard and John Prine.

The Glands' I Can See My House From Here box set comes out Nov. 9, featuring an unreleased third album.

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The Glands May Be The Greatest Band You've Never Heard Of

12:55pm October 09, 2018

by Lars Gotrich

Nearly 20 years after its last album - and two years after the death of frontman Ross Shapiro - the Athens, Ga. band has shared two new songs, with plans for a full-length in November.