Black Experience

Victoria Looseleaf - November 3, 2025

The electronic music composer and performer has hit a lot of milestones early in her career, but she’s not chasing fame — it’s chasing her.

Lou Fancher - October 14, 2025

The Brazilian musician mixes his country’s musical heritage into his solo concerts.

Michael Zwiebach - September 29, 2025

The pianist and hip-hop artist mixes classical, jazz, and a bit of everything into an impressive set in the festival “lounge.”

Melissa Hudson Bell - September 23, 2025

At YBCA, “Deep River” is a powerful, urgent meditation shedding light on troubled times.

Andrew Gilbert - September 23, 2025

Under new leadership, the annual festival promises a 2025 program centered on Cuban and vocal music in partnership with SFJAZZ.

Andrew Gilbert - September 22, 2025

At SFJAZZ, the legendary bassist presided over an exquisite evening filled with old-school panache and musical joy.

Rebecca Wishnia - September 22, 2025

Conductor James Gaffigan returns to the San Francisco Symphony with a program of American works by George Gershwin, Carlos Simon, and Duke Ellington.

Andrew Gilbert - September 1, 2025

The two superstars came together on a project highlighting the African roots of diverse music.

Victoria Looseleaf - August 29, 2025

The multi-hyphenated force behind the fashion brand Maraval reflects on her philanthropic career before the annual SFO Ball.

Janos Gereben - August 25, 2025

The orchestra announced that the Emerging Black Composers Project will continue.