Many happy returns to Abdullah Ibrahim, South Africa’s wizard of Cape jazz improvisation.
A refugee from apartheid, he has lived most of his adult life in New York, performing under the stage name Dollar Brand. He took an Islamic name in 1968 and made a pilgrimage to Mecca.
One of the hidden greats.
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Enrique Batiz died last week in his home country Mexico at the age of 82. In a highly productive life, he founded a national orchestra and established an international career. But his life was not […]
Message from the Utah Festival: Dear Utah Festival Family, We are reaching out to share an important update regarding our upcoming 2025 season at Utah Festival Opera and Musical Theatre. As we continue to navigate […]
Spanish cellist Salvador Bolón has begun playing this month on tour with the London Symphony Orchestra. Also joining the LSO this season is flute player Imogen Royce. The post LSO puts Spaniard in the works […]
