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The multi-instrumentalist’s new album draws inspiration from her roots in Ethiopia.

In the Bay Area Youth Orchestra Festival, 500 young musicians across five orchestras are tackling difficult repertoire to participate in the concert celebration.

The Oakland-based rapper, keyboardist, and composer will commemorate MLK and Sly Stone in an upcoming show at the Paramount Theatre.

AI tools are important in music-making now, but humans still want to connect with other humans through the visceral power of music.

The composer Sarah Kirkland Snider dares to take on one of the medieval world’s biggest thinkers for Beth Morrison Projects’ Prototype Festival.

Four SFCV writers tell us about their favorite shows of 2025!

Four SFCV writers tell us about their favorite classical and jazz shows of 2025!

The ace trombonist-arranger is ubiquitous on Bay Area bandstands but doesn’t worry about name recognition.

The Grammy Award-winning pianist will perform original compositions and movements from his American Symphony at Davies Symphony Hall on Friday, Dec. 12. 

Offered without critique, a smorgasbord of music that was released this year.