esperanza spalding Kicks Off Return Tour of Australia at QPAC
Five-time GRAMMY Award-winning vocalist, bass player and composer esperanza spalding will launch her highly anticipated return tour of Australia in Brisbane at the Queensland Performing Arts Centre’s (QPAC) Concert Hall for a very special one-night-only performance on 22 October 2024.
Ellen Reid Taps Shabaka Hutchings on 'Spiritual Sun'
Pulitzer Prize-winning composer Ellen Reid — best known for her works that span opera, sound design, film scoring, avant-pop, and more — shares 'Spiritual Sun,' the latest preview from Big Majestic, which is out August 30. Accompanying Reid on 'Spiritual Sun' is the musician and composer Shabaka Hutchings.
Nubya Garcia Shares Single 'Clarity' From Upcoming Album
London-born saxophonist, composer and bandleader Nubya Garcia has shared a gorgeous new single, “Clarity,” following last month’s lead track, “The Seer,” from her forthcoming new album, Odyssey, which arrives September 20th. Listen to it now!
Diversionary Theatre Reveals New Artistic Director
Starting June 15, 2024, Diversionary Theatre has announced the selection of Sherri Eden Barber as the new Artistic Director. Barber will fill the position left open by the departure of Matt M. Morrow in June of 2023.
McCarter Announces 2024-2025 Dance Series, Returning This September
McCarter Theatre Center has announced its 2024-2025 Dance Series – featuring Ballet Hispánico, SW!NG OUT from superstar choreographer Caleb Teicher, Noli Timere – a new collaboration between Director/Choreographer/Princeton University Professor Rebecca Lazier and sculptor Janet Echelman, Seoul-based Bereishit Dance Company, and Twyla Tharp Dance. Also included as an optional season encore is the highly anticipated return of Pilobolus.
Rose Hotel Shares Lynchian Short Film for New Single 'Fruit Tree'
Atlanta-based artist Rose Hotel is set to release her label debut A Pawn Surrender via Strolling Bones Records on June 7 and ahead of the release, she is premiering a Lynchian short film for her new single 'Fruit Tree' at Magnet Magazine. Atlanta-based artist Rose Hotel is set to release her label debut A Pawn Surrender via Strolling Bones Records on June 7 and ahead of the release, she is premiering a Lynchian short film for her new single 'Fruit Tree' at Magnet Magazine. The clip was directed by Hannah Welever and produced by Good Trouble Films (Katy Kirby, STRFKR, Esperanza Spalding). Watch the video here!
Miguel Zenón Receives 2024 Doris Duke Artist Award
The Doris Duke Foundation announced that saxophonist, composer and conceptualist Miguel Zenón has received a 2024 Doris Duke Artist Award, the largest prize in the United States specifically dedicated to individual performing artists.