NÜÜDISMUUSIKA
He doesn’t sing or play the cello (as far as I know) but one of my favorite composers in the whole wide world is Erkki-Sven Tüür, another of those masterful…
It’s Been a Long Time Coming But A Change Gonna Come
On October 8, 1963–only 45 years ago–the great soul singer Sam Cooke and his band tried to register at a motel in Shreveport, Louisiana and were arrested for disturbing the…
Who Wants to Interview Terry Riley?
We need somebody to do a pre-concert interview with Terry Riley and maybe review his Bang on a Can happening at Le Poisson Rouge on November 8. Free tickets, of…
Ian Moss Lives! Kronos Plays Holmgreen
For those of you who, like me, have been wondering whatever happened to the once ubiquitous S21 familiar Ian Moss but have been too forgetful to ask around, we have news of…
For Your Dining and Dancing Pleasure
Corey Dargel sings “All Other Sounds (for Brian from Molly)” from his new album Other People’s Love Songs, which will be officially released on Wednesday. Video directed by Oleg Dubson.…
Who Wants to Be a Can Banger?
Hi Jerry, We’re opening up a search for pianists for the Bang on a Can All Stars. Please see the ad below . We’d appreciate this if you can make…
Sure From Far and Near, You’ll Always Hear, The Wearing of the Green
That famous Irishman Frank J. Oteri tells us that the Contemporary Music Centre Ireland, which is basically the Irish equivalent of the American Music Center, is producing its first-ever New…
Sex and Sanskrit
I must confess that composer Douglas J. Cuomo has only recently appeared on my radar screen. That may mean that I’m not paying enough attention or it could mean that…
So, What Do We Think?
I like the wider length. Shall I fix up the rest of the pages and go with the new look?