Carsie Blanton is a songwriter with hooks, chutzpah, and revolutionary optimism. Inspired by artist-activists including Nina Simone and Woody Guthrie, her catalog careens through American popular song from folk and swing to pop-punk protest anthems. With her unique mix of humor, soul, and political wit, and fifteen-plus years on the road, the Philly by-way-of New […]
In her Met debut, Asmik Grigorian tackles the demanding role of Cio-Cio-San, the trusting geisha at the heart of Puccini’s tragedy. Tenor Jonathan Tetelman is the callous American naval officer Pinkerton whose betrayal destroys her. Mezzo-soprano Elizabeth DeShong is the steadfast maid Suzuki, and baritone Lucas Meachem is the American consul Sharpless. Acclaimed maestro Xian […]
For the first time, indie singer/songwriter Margaret Glaspy is presenting a solo acoustic show filled with songs from her past and present. Freshly off the heels of her third full-length album, Echo The Diamond, the music emerged from a deliberate stripping-away of artifice to reveal life for all its harsh truths and ineffable beauty. Top 40 […]
A cappella group TAKE 6 is a musical phenomenon that juxtaposes crystal-clear harmony with syncopated rhythms, innovative arrangements and funky grooves to concoct an intoxicating brew of gospel, jazz, R&B and pop.
A cappella group TAKE 6 is a musical phenomenon that juxtaposes crystal-clear harmony with syncopated rhythms, innovative arrangements and funky grooves to concoct an intoxicating brew of gospel, jazz, R&B and pop.