From Hans Christian Andersen to the Grimm brothers, 19th-century Europeans were vastly interested in fairytales. For this playlist we turn to pieces that are directly inspired by folk tales.
Keith Terry makes music with, and on, his body. He has also seen the uncanny power of synchronizing his body with music and with other people’s rhythms.
The great bass player Charlie Haden is finally getting the tributes and recognition that his contributions to music deserve, including a tribute at the Healdsburg Jazz Festival.
Edward Elgar was the leading English composer at the beginning of the 20th century. It only seems fitting to honor him, not only in his birthday week, but in a time of so much Pomp and Circumstance.
Igor Stravinsky’s famous score for the ballet The Rite of Spring is 100 years old this month, and everyone is celebrating. For this playlist we turn to Sergei Diaghilev of the Ballets Russes.
Music was a balm to Sean Do, and he wanted to bring it into his childrens’ lives. He succeeded, but, as always with children, not in the way he expected.
