Black Experience

Jeff Rosenfeld - February 20, 2024

Michael Morgan’s last commission for the orchestra is realized by debuting conductor Kedrick Armstrong and star bass Morris Robinson.

Andrew Gilbert - February 5, 2024

Following a run of shows with pianist Kenny Barron, Blake is debuting at SFJAZZ this week as a bandleader.

Lisa Hirsch - January 30, 2024

The mezzo-soprano is resplendent in a recital for SF Performances that honors Black women as artists and mothers.

Victoria Looseleaf - January 29, 2024

Through The Healing Project, which lands in L.A. this week, the Berkeley-reared musician and artist has taken on the prison-industrial complex.

Annelies Zijderveld - January 26, 2024

The Oscar-nominated documentary of Jon Batiste’s epic compositional journey also includes intimate moments with his wife as she battles cancer.

Lou Fancher - January 23, 2024

Ahead of her Cal Performances date, the celebrated jazz vocalist chats about her latest album, inspired by a woman cursed to be a serpent.

Jim Farber - January 21, 2024

The pianist, who’s known for her advocacy of underrepresented composers, gives commanding performances of modern classics as well.

Lou Fancher - December 18, 2023

An advocate for the Deaf community, as well as for increased human understanding, Hunter has found his voice and purpose in dance.

Emery Kerekes - December 12, 2023

Both Anthony Davis’s X and Daniel Catán’s Florencia en el Amazonas are modern classics, and the Met gives them excellent productions.

Aimée Ts'ao - December 4, 2023

Bay Area choreographers Sarah Crowell and Keith Hennessy have nurtured conversation and community with their collaboration.