Hip-Hop Violinist SVET Coming to State Theatre, Today
by BWW News Desk - October 03, 2015
You would never expect the violin to be heard in such a way. Neither did the judges on Season 7 of America's Got Talent. The man hailed as 'the best I've ever heard' - SVET - comes brings his sound to the State Theatre today, October 3rd
by BWW News Desk - October 03, 2015
You would never expect the violin to be heard in such a way. Neither did the judges on Season 7 of America's Got Talent. The man hailed as 'the best I've ever heard' - SVET - comes brings his sound to the State Theatre today, October 3rd
Santa Barbara Chamber Orchestra to Launch Season with FIREBIRD SUITE, Today
by BWW News Desk - October 03, 2015
Santa Barbara, CA — The Santa Barbara Chamber Orchestra will open its 37th season with a compelling program of works by Schumann, Mendelssohn, and Stravinsky, including the latter's incandescent Firebird Suite (1919 version), at Santa Barbara's historic Lobero Theatre on October 3. Also featuring Schumann's Symphony No. 4 in D Minor and Mendelssohn's A Midsummer Night's Dream Overture, the concert will begin at 7:30 pm. Subscription and single-ticket sales are underway.
by BWW News Desk - October 03, 2015
Santa Barbara, CA — The Santa Barbara Chamber Orchestra will open its 37th season with a compelling program of works by Schumann, Mendelssohn, and Stravinsky, including the latter's incandescent Firebird Suite (1919 version), at Santa Barbara's historic Lobero Theatre on October 3. Also featuring Schumann's Symphony No. 4 in D Minor and Mendelssohn's A Midsummer Night's Dream Overture, the concert will begin at 7:30 pm. Subscription and single-ticket sales are underway.
Canton Symphony Orchestra to Open MasterWorks Series' Season with HEROES AMONG US, Today
by BWW News Desk - October 03, 2015
CANTON, OHIO (Sept. 17, 2015) - October 3, 2015 is opening night for the Canton Symphony Orchestra's (CSO) 2015-2016 MasterWorks Series. The concert, titled “Heroes Among Us”, features percussionist Colin Currie who will be guest soloist on a piece by Christopher Rouse. The concert will be performed at 8:00pm at Umstattd Performing Arts Hall adjacent to the Zimmermann Symphony Center at 2323 17th Street NW. The pre-concert lecture, free to all ticket concert ticket holders, begins at 7:00pm.
by BWW News Desk - October 03, 2015
CANTON, OHIO (Sept. 17, 2015) - October 3, 2015 is opening night for the Canton Symphony Orchestra's (CSO) 2015-2016 MasterWorks Series. The concert, titled “Heroes Among Us”, features percussionist Colin Currie who will be guest soloist on a piece by Christopher Rouse. The concert will be performed at 8:00pm at Umstattd Performing Arts Hall adjacent to the Zimmermann Symphony Center at 2323 17th Street NW. The pre-concert lecture, free to all ticket concert ticket holders, begins at 7:00pm.
Chattanooga Symphony to Present Paul McCartney Tribute, LIVE AND LET DIE, Today
by BWW News Desk - October 03, 2015
September 24, 2015 – Chattanooga, TN – The Chattanooga Symphony & Opera presents a tribute to the music of Paul McCartney, titled Live and Let Die, today, October 3 at 7:30pm at the Tivoli Theatre.
by BWW News Desk - October 03, 2015
September 24, 2015 – Chattanooga, TN – The Chattanooga Symphony & Opera presents a tribute to the music of Paul McCartney, titled Live and Let Die, today, October 3 at 7:30pm at the Tivoli Theatre.
LA Philharmonic to Launch TSFY Concert Series with IMMORTAL BEETHOVEN, Today
by BWW News Desk - October 03, 2015
Los Angeles, September 29, 2015 -The Los Angeles Philharmonic Association kicks off the 2015/16 Toyota Symphonies for Youth (TSFY) concert series at Walt Disney Concert Hall on Today, October 3, andToday, October 10, at 11 a.m., with two performances of Immortal Beethoven: Ludwig's Legacy -which is part of the LA Phil's Immortal Beethoven festival. The TSFY performances of Immortal Beethoven: Ludwig's Legacy introduce families to Beethoven's beloved works, where they will discover his passionate determination to create, and how his drive continues to inspire musicians across the globe. These concerts will feature the Simón Bolívar Symphony Orchestra of Venezuela and will be preceded by a choice of art workshops, dance, and more.
by BWW News Desk - October 03, 2015
Los Angeles, September 29, 2015 -The Los Angeles Philharmonic Association kicks off the 2015/16 Toyota Symphonies for Youth (TSFY) concert series at Walt Disney Concert Hall on Today, October 3, andToday, October 10, at 11 a.m., with two performances of Immortal Beethoven: Ludwig's Legacy -which is part of the LA Phil's Immortal Beethoven festival. The TSFY performances of Immortal Beethoven: Ludwig's Legacy introduce families to Beethoven's beloved works, where they will discover his passionate determination to create, and how his drive continues to inspire musicians across the globe. These concerts will feature the Simón Bolívar Symphony Orchestra of Venezuela and will be preceded by a choice of art workshops, dance, and more.
Houston Symphony to Perform Schumann and Bartok, 10/3-4
by BWW News Desk - October 03, 2015
?Music Director Andres Orozco-Estrada will lead the Houston Symphony in Robert Schumann's rarely performed choral work The Pilgrimage of the Rose, a cantata that features solo vocalists, chorus and orchestra today, October 3, 2015, at 8:00 p.m. and Sunday, October 4, at 2:30 p.m. The program also features Bartok's Divertimento for Strings.
by BWW News Desk - October 03, 2015
?Music Director Andres Orozco-Estrada will lead the Houston Symphony in Robert Schumann's rarely performed choral work The Pilgrimage of the Rose, a cantata that features solo vocalists, chorus and orchestra today, October 3, 2015, at 8:00 p.m. and Sunday, October 4, at 2:30 p.m. The program also features Bartok's Divertimento for Strings.
Emmanuel Music Announces 'Bach Reimagined' 2015-16 Season
by BWW News Desk - October 03, 2015
Since taking over the baton at Emmanuel Music in 2010, Artistic Director Ryan Turner has traversed new territory with the critically acclaimed Chorus and Orchestra from standing room only performances of "The Great Gatsby" and "A Little Night Music" to their first performance of Bach's "St. John Passion" in seven years.
by BWW News Desk - October 03, 2015
Since taking over the baton at Emmanuel Music in 2010, Artistic Director Ryan Turner has traversed new territory with the critically acclaimed Chorus and Orchestra from standing room only performances of "The Great Gatsby" and "A Little Night Music" to their first performance of Bach's "St. John Passion" in seven years.
N.C. Symphony to Perform Program of Beethoven & Mozart; Pianist Alessio Bax Guests
by BWW News Desk - October 02, 2015
The North Carolina Symphony's Classical Season continues Friday, Oct. 9, and Saturday, Oct. 10, as Music Director Grant Llewellyn and the North Carolina Symphony perform a program of Beethoven and Mozart in Meymandi Concert Hall.
by BWW News Desk - October 02, 2015
The North Carolina Symphony's Classical Season continues Friday, Oct. 9, and Saturday, Oct. 10, as Music Director Grant Llewellyn and the North Carolina Symphony perform a program of Beethoven and Mozart in Meymandi Concert Hall.
Jose Garcia-Leon to Play DiMenna Center for Classical Music
by BWW News Desk - October 02, 2015
Jose Garcia-Leon will be in concert on Saturday, October 17 at 5:00 PM, as the tenth program of 5 @ 5 at DiMenna, a solo piano performance series curated by Mirian Conti, at The DiMenna Center for Classical Music, 450 West 37th Street in Manhattan.
by BWW News Desk - October 02, 2015
Jose Garcia-Leon will be in concert on Saturday, October 17 at 5:00 PM, as the tenth program of 5 @ 5 at DiMenna, a solo piano performance series curated by Mirian Conti, at The DiMenna Center for Classical Music, 450 West 37th Street in Manhattan.
Oratorio Society of New York to Perform at Carnegie Hall, 11/2
by BWW News Desk - October 02, 2015
The Oratorio Society of New York opens its 2015-16 season and Carnegie Hall subscription series on Monday, November 2, 2015, with a work that has become closely identified with its music director. Kent Tritle led the U.S. premiere of Juraj Filas' Requiem, Oratio Spei (Prayer of Hope), at the Church of St. Ignatius Loyola in 2011 (with a choir of 60 singers), and he conducted the work's debut recording, a project of the New York-based Harmony Foundation, in Prague with the Prague Symphony and Kuhn Mixed Choir in 2013. On November 2, he leads the Oratorio Society in a performance of the work with soloists Susanna Phillips, soprano; Matthew Plenk, tenor; and John Moore, baritone.
by BWW News Desk - October 02, 2015
The Oratorio Society of New York opens its 2015-16 season and Carnegie Hall subscription series on Monday, November 2, 2015, with a work that has become closely identified with its music director. Kent Tritle led the U.S. premiere of Juraj Filas' Requiem, Oratio Spei (Prayer of Hope), at the Church of St. Ignatius Loyola in 2011 (with a choir of 60 singers), and he conducted the work's debut recording, a project of the New York-based Harmony Foundation, in Prague with the Prague Symphony and Kuhn Mixed Choir in 2013. On November 2, he leads the Oratorio Society in a performance of the work with soloists Susanna Phillips, soprano; Matthew Plenk, tenor; and John Moore, baritone.
Carnegie Hall to Present Brad Mehldau in Zankel Hall, 10/22
by BWW News Desk - October 02, 2015
Brad Mehldau, one of the foremost jazz pianists of his generation, returns to Carnegie Hall for an intimate solo piano recital on Thursday, October 22 at 7:30 p.m. in Zankel Hall. Mehldau's last solo performance at the Hall was during the 2010-2011 season when he was the first ever jazz artist appointed to hold Carnegie Hall's Debs Composer's Chair.
by BWW News Desk - October 02, 2015
Brad Mehldau, one of the foremost jazz pianists of his generation, returns to Carnegie Hall for an intimate solo piano recital on Thursday, October 22 at 7:30 p.m. in Zankel Hall. Mehldau's last solo performance at the Hall was during the 2010-2011 season when he was the first ever jazz artist appointed to hold Carnegie Hall's Debs Composer's Chair.
Oakland Symphony Kicks Off Season with Bates Premiere Tonight
by BWW News Desk - October 02, 2015
The Oakland Symphony opens its 22nd season with a West Coast premiere by Bay Area composer Mason Bates tonight, October 2, at 8 pm at the Paramount Theatre in Oakland. The program, with Music Director and conductor Michael Morgan on the podium, includes the West Coast premiere of Bates's Devil's Radio, Prokofiev's Violin Concerto No. 2 with guest soloist and young Bay Area artist Kenneth Renshaw, selections from Brahms' Liebeslieder Waltzes with the Oakland Symphony Chorus conducted by Lynne Morrow, who celebrates her tenth year with the Chorus, and Rachmaninoff's Symphonic Dances. The Oakland Symphony 2015-2016 season is sponsored by the California Arts Council, Art Works, the National Endowment for the Arts, the City of Oakland and the William and Flora Hewlett Foundation. The season opening concert is sponsored by Wells Fargo. For more information and tickets, priced $15-$75 and on sale August 15, visit www.oaklandsymphony.org .
by BWW News Desk - October 02, 2015
The Oakland Symphony opens its 22nd season with a West Coast premiere by Bay Area composer Mason Bates tonight, October 2, at 8 pm at the Paramount Theatre in Oakland. The program, with Music Director and conductor Michael Morgan on the podium, includes the West Coast premiere of Bates's Devil's Radio, Prokofiev's Violin Concerto No. 2 with guest soloist and young Bay Area artist Kenneth Renshaw, selections from Brahms' Liebeslieder Waltzes with the Oakland Symphony Chorus conducted by Lynne Morrow, who celebrates her tenth year with the Chorus, and Rachmaninoff's Symphonic Dances. The Oakland Symphony 2015-2016 season is sponsored by the California Arts Council, Art Works, the National Endowment for the Arts, the City of Oakland and the William and Flora Hewlett Foundation. The season opening concert is sponsored by Wells Fargo. For more information and tickets, priced $15-$75 and on sale August 15, visit www.oaklandsymphony.org .
Pittsburgh Symphony Kicks Off Pops Series With Frank Sinatra Tribute for 100th Birthday Tonight
by BWW News Desk - October 02, 2015
The Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra kicks off the 2015-2016 PNC Pops season with 'Sinatra and Beyond with Tony DeSare, a tribute to Ol' Blue Eyes in celebration of the iconic singer's 100th birthday, this weekend, October 2-4 at Heinz Hall.
by BWW News Desk - October 02, 2015
The Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra kicks off the 2015-2016 PNC Pops season with 'Sinatra and Beyond with Tony DeSare, a tribute to Ol' Blue Eyes in celebration of the iconic singer's 100th birthday, this weekend, October 2-4 at Heinz Hall.
Pianist William Wolfram Joins the ASO for 'Opening Night!' Concert Series This Weekend
by BWW News Desk - October 02, 2015
ANNAPOLIS, MD - Pianist William Wolfram joins the Annapolis Symphony Orchestra (ASO) for the first concerts of the 2015-2016 season, October 2 and 3. Entitled “Opening Night!”, Music Director José-Luis Novo will lead the orchestra's first performance of the season at Maryland Hall for the Creative Arts under the now fully renovated acoustic shell.
by BWW News Desk - October 02, 2015
ANNAPOLIS, MD - Pianist William Wolfram joins the Annapolis Symphony Orchestra (ASO) for the first concerts of the 2015-2016 season, October 2 and 3. Entitled “Opening Night!”, Music Director José-Luis Novo will lead the orchestra's first performance of the season at Maryland Hall for the Creative Arts under the now fully renovated acoustic shell.
The Esoterics Reflect on Intimacy and More in SUBTILIOR This Weekend
by BWW News Desk - October 02, 2015
In a program that reflects upon intimacy, subtlety, and all things delicate, The Esoterics will present five brand-new choral works inspired by our innermost dreams, our delight of nature, and the great beyond.
by BWW News Desk - October 02, 2015
In a program that reflects upon intimacy, subtlety, and all things delicate, The Esoterics will present five brand-new choral works inspired by our innermost dreams, our delight of nature, and the great beyond.
The Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra Welcomes Violinist Karen Gomyo This Weekend
by BWW News Desk - October 02, 2015
The Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra announces an artist update to itsperformances tonight and Saturday, October 2-3 (8 p.m.) at Music Hall.
by BWW News Desk - October 02, 2015
The Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra announces an artist update to itsperformances tonight and Saturday, October 2-3 (8 p.m.) at Music Hall.
Jerome Kitzke to Perform Concert Series During Tribeca New Music Festival, 11/13
by BWW News Desk - October 01, 2015
New York City, NY --- Marking the commencement of the 2015-16 Tribeca New Music festival, AN AMERICAN MAVERICK | JEROME KITZKE AT 60 celebrates composer-storyteller JEROME KITZKE in a two-night concert series November 13-14, 2015, at The DiMenna Center for Classical Music. Known for creating works that are uniquely and bracingly American, where freedom and ritual converge, Kitzke shares his career-long dedication to social justice and the human condition in this special program comprised of a dozen of his works composed between 1987 and 2015, including the world premiere of For Pte Tokahewin Ska. From the premier string quartet ETHEL and pianist Anthony de Mare to Hammond B-3 rising star Wil Smith and accordionist Guy Klucevsek, 26 of today's top contemporary artists will come together to perform and honor the inimitable musical language of Jerome Kitzke.
by BWW News Desk - October 01, 2015
New York City, NY --- Marking the commencement of the 2015-16 Tribeca New Music festival, AN AMERICAN MAVERICK | JEROME KITZKE AT 60 celebrates composer-storyteller JEROME KITZKE in a two-night concert series November 13-14, 2015, at The DiMenna Center for Classical Music. Known for creating works that are uniquely and bracingly American, where freedom and ritual converge, Kitzke shares his career-long dedication to social justice and the human condition in this special program comprised of a dozen of his works composed between 1987 and 2015, including the world premiere of For Pte Tokahewin Ska. From the premier string quartet ETHEL and pianist Anthony de Mare to Hammond B-3 rising star Wil Smith and accordionist Guy Klucevsek, 26 of today's top contemporary artists will come together to perform and honor the inimitable musical language of Jerome Kitzke.
PBS to Air Fifth Annual Arts Fall Festival, 10/9
by BWW News Desk - October 01, 2015
The 2015 PBS Arts Fall Festival returns October 9, 2015 at 9:00 p.m. ET, celebrating its fifth season, with eight new weekly programs. The PBS Arts Fall Festival is an annual cornerstone of PBS' Friday primetime lineup, reaching more than 15 million viewers last season and underscoring PBS' ongoing commitment to give audiences the best of the arts on-air and online. This year, the Festival will be hosted by seven-time Grammy Award-winning international music superstar Gloria Estefan, whose own musical journey with her husband Emilio, is told in the new Broadway musical ON YOUR FEET!, premiering in October at the Marquis Theatre in New York City.
by BWW News Desk - October 01, 2015
The 2015 PBS Arts Fall Festival returns October 9, 2015 at 9:00 p.m. ET, celebrating its fifth season, with eight new weekly programs. The PBS Arts Fall Festival is an annual cornerstone of PBS' Friday primetime lineup, reaching more than 15 million viewers last season and underscoring PBS' ongoing commitment to give audiences the best of the arts on-air and online. This year, the Festival will be hosted by seven-time Grammy Award-winning international music superstar Gloria Estefan, whose own musical journey with her husband Emilio, is told in the new Broadway musical ON YOUR FEET!, premiering in October at the Marquis Theatre in New York City.
St. Luke's First Concert in 'Continental Connections' Series Set for This Month
by BWW News Desk - October 01, 2015
In Orchestra of St. Luke's 2015/2016 Chamber Music Series, Continental Connections, each program will showcase a pair of countries, highlighting contrasts in musical style and often revealing influences among native composers. First in the three-part series is a concert of music from France & Russia, October 18, 21, and 23, at The Morgan Library & Museum and Brooklyn Museum. St. Luke's Chamber Ensemble will perform works by Prokofiev, Debussy, Chausson, and Copland.
by BWW News Desk - October 01, 2015
In Orchestra of St. Luke's 2015/2016 Chamber Music Series, Continental Connections, each program will showcase a pair of countries, highlighting contrasts in musical style and often revealing influences among native composers. First in the three-part series is a concert of music from France & Russia, October 18, 21, and 23, at The Morgan Library & Museum and Brooklyn Museum. St. Luke's Chamber Ensemble will perform works by Prokofiev, Debussy, Chausson, and Copland.
Carnegie Hall's Opening Night Gala to be Webcast, 10/7
by BWW News Desk - October 01, 2015
Carnegie Hall today announced that its Opening Night Gala concert on Wednesday, October 7 at 7:00 p.m.- launching the Hall's historic 125th anniversary season-will be webcast free of charge to a worldwide audience, thanks to its continued partnership with medici.tv. The Opening Night program, featuring the New York Philharmonic conducted by Music Director Alan Gilbert, will include the world premiere of Vivo by Magnus Lindberg, co-commissioned by Carnegie Hall; Ravel's Daphnis et Chloe Suite No. 2; and Tchaikovsky's Piano Concerto No. 1 with guest soloist Evgeny Kissin. Following the live webcast, free replay of this concert will be available to online audiences on medici.tv for another 90 days, playable worldwide on all internet-enabled devices, including smart phones, tablets, Chromecast, computers, and smart TVs.
by BWW News Desk - October 01, 2015
Carnegie Hall today announced that its Opening Night Gala concert on Wednesday, October 7 at 7:00 p.m.- launching the Hall's historic 125th anniversary season-will be webcast free of charge to a worldwide audience, thanks to its continued partnership with medici.tv. The Opening Night program, featuring the New York Philharmonic conducted by Music Director Alan Gilbert, will include the world premiere of Vivo by Magnus Lindberg, co-commissioned by Carnegie Hall; Ravel's Daphnis et Chloe Suite No. 2; and Tchaikovsky's Piano Concerto No. 1 with guest soloist Evgeny Kissin. Following the live webcast, free replay of this concert will be available to online audiences on medici.tv for another 90 days, playable worldwide on all internet-enabled devices, including smart phones, tablets, Chromecast, computers, and smart TVs.
Anastasiya Roytman, Abdiel Vazquez & Julian Milkis to Perform at Carnegie Hall, 10/4
by BWW News Desk - October 01, 2015
Anastasiya Roytman, a soprano whose temperment, talent and passion is suited to the works of Wagner will perform in concert Sunday October 4th at 7:30 PM, Weill Recital Hall/Carnegie Hall in a program featuring Wagner, Mahler and new works by composers Alexey Shor and Stefania de Kenessey.
by BWW News Desk - October 01, 2015
Anastasiya Roytman, a soprano whose temperment, talent and passion is suited to the works of Wagner will perform in concert Sunday October 4th at 7:30 PM, Weill Recital Hall/Carnegie Hall in a program featuring Wagner, Mahler and new works by composers Alexey Shor and Stefania de Kenessey.
The Tenors Coming to The McCoy, 11/4
by BWW News Desk - October 01, 2015
The multi-platinum, JUNO Award-winning band The Tenors have been thrilling audiences around the world with their powerful voices and memorable melodies. Blending classical music and contemporary pop, the vocal supergroup has achieved international success, showcasing their undeniable charm and diverse vocal styles in their newest release, Under One Sky (June, 2015). The music of Clifton Murray, Victor Micallef, Remigio Pereira, and Fraser Walters is rich and soulful with powerful anthems, classic covers, and songs written and co-written by The Tenors themselves.
by BWW News Desk - October 01, 2015
The multi-platinum, JUNO Award-winning band The Tenors have been thrilling audiences around the world with their powerful voices and memorable melodies. Blending classical music and contemporary pop, the vocal supergroup has achieved international success, showcasing their undeniable charm and diverse vocal styles in their newest release, Under One Sky (June, 2015). The music of Clifton Murray, Victor Micallef, Remigio Pereira, and Fraser Walters is rich and soulful with powerful anthems, classic covers, and songs written and co-written by The Tenors themselves.
Orchestra of St. Luke's to Launch Five-Concert Season at Carnegie Hall, 10/29
by BWW News Desk - October 01, 2015
Carnegie Hall presents Orchestra of St. Luke's in five concerts in Stern Auditorium / Perelman Stage this season, starting on Thursday, October 29 at 8:00 p.m. with Principal Conductor Pablo Heras-Casado leading a program that includes Stravinsky's Suite No. 2; and Tchaikovsky's rarely heard Symphony No. 1 in G Minor, Op. 13, "Winter Daydreams." Also on the program is Mendelssohn's Violin Concerto in E Minor, Op. 64 with soloist Christian Tetzlaff.
by BWW News Desk - October 01, 2015
Carnegie Hall presents Orchestra of St. Luke's in five concerts in Stern Auditorium / Perelman Stage this season, starting on Thursday, October 29 at 8:00 p.m. with Principal Conductor Pablo Heras-Casado leading a program that includes Stravinsky's Suite No. 2; and Tchaikovsky's rarely heard Symphony No. 1 in G Minor, Op. 13, "Winter Daydreams." Also on the program is Mendelssohn's Violin Concerto in E Minor, Op. 64 with soloist Christian Tetzlaff.
BWW Review: MAESTRO AMJAD ALI KHAN & SONS Mesmerizes at Orpheum Theatre
by Matt Hanson - October 01, 2015
There are other paths in this world than the clearest, largest, and most trod. The dominant paradigm is not the only way. That is the message of cultural integrity in the 21st century. The truth about other paths is that they begin from a different place and so have a different perspective on the world. They also lead towards a different future.
by Matt Hanson - October 01, 2015
There are other paths in this world than the clearest, largest, and most trod. The dominant paradigm is not the only way. That is the message of cultural integrity in the 21st century. The truth about other paths is that they begin from a different place and so have a different perspective on the world. They also lead towards a different future.
The World Music Institute Debuts New Series MASTERS OF AFRICAN MUSIC Tonight
by BWW News Desk - October 01, 2015
Making his World Music Institute debut, Nigerian music legend Orlando Julius plays classic Afrobeat with a psychedelic twist, constantly pushing musical boundaries. Julius is one of the original Afrobeat pioneers, predating even Fela Kuti. Starting in the '60s, he brought together traditional African sounds and rhythms with American pop, soul, and R&B. He spent many years in the United States collaborating with Lamont Dozier, the Crusaders, and Hugh Masekela, and his voice has been an essential part of the invention, development, and popularization of Afro-pop. Julius recently released a widely praised album Jaiyede Afro, which The Guardian called a 'rousing new set' and which WMI's Par Neiburger calls 'One of the best Afrobeat albums I've ever heard.' This year also marks the 50th anniversary of his 1966 release, Super Afro Soul, which made him a national celebrity in Nigeria. The record's dramatic, highly melodic incorporation of soul, pop, and funk was ahead of its time, and arguably shaped the funk movement that swept over the United States in subsequent years.
by BWW News Desk - October 01, 2015
Making his World Music Institute debut, Nigerian music legend Orlando Julius plays classic Afrobeat with a psychedelic twist, constantly pushing musical boundaries. Julius is one of the original Afrobeat pioneers, predating even Fela Kuti. Starting in the '60s, he brought together traditional African sounds and rhythms with American pop, soul, and R&B. He spent many years in the United States collaborating with Lamont Dozier, the Crusaders, and Hugh Masekela, and his voice has been an essential part of the invention, development, and popularization of Afro-pop. Julius recently released a widely praised album Jaiyede Afro, which The Guardian called a 'rousing new set' and which WMI's Par Neiburger calls 'One of the best Afrobeat albums I've ever heard.' This year also marks the 50th anniversary of his 1966 release, Super Afro Soul, which made him a national celebrity in Nigeria. The record's dramatic, highly melodic incorporation of soul, pop, and funk was ahead of its time, and arguably shaped the funk movement that swept over the United States in subsequent years.
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