Theatre Philadelphia Names Darnelle Radford As New Executive Director
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 5, 2025
After an extensive national search, the Board of Theatre Philadelphia has named Darnelle Radford as the organization's new Executive Director. A longtime advocate for the city's arts scene, Radford brings nearly two decades of experience as a theater producer, media entrepreneur, and arts administrator to the role.
Review: RAGTIME at Candlelight Music Theatre
by Greer Firestone - Sep 28, 2025
Ragtime, like the mega-musicals of the late 1990s (Les Mis, Phantom, Miss Saigon), is epic in scope. Candlelight’s staging, running through October 26, is a monumental success — vocally, visually, and emotionally.
Review: BLACKSTAR SYMPHONY: THE MUSIC OF DAVID BOWIE at Kennedy Center
by Roger Catlin - Jul 2, 2024
It was a one-two punch to fans of David Bowie in early 2016 when the rock star was suddenly pronounced dead and two days later, on what would have been his 69th birthday, released his final album, “Blackstar,” a preordained farewell addressing his demise.
TATYANA Drops Title Track From 'It's Over' Album
by Michael Major - Mar 18, 2024
Get ready for the release of TATYANA's new track 'It's Over' this Friday. The title track is available now. Stay tuned for more updates on TATYANA's latest music. Preceding the album were the singles “Down Bad,” “Hold My Hand,” and “Control” feat. Dave Okumu. “It's Over” premiered on Lauren Laverne's BBC 6Music program this morning.
The San Francisco Symphony Experimental SoundBox Series Returns For Tenth Season
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 18, 2023
The San Francisco Symphony’s groundbreaking SoundBox series returns for its tenth season in 2023–24 with four live programs with curators including violinist, singer, and composer Mazz Swift; SF Symphony Music Director Esa-Pekka Salonen; and SF Symphony Collaborative Partner and roboticist Carol Reiley.
St. Louis' Music At The Intersection Unveils Festival Schedule
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 15, 2023
Discover the lineup and schedule for Music at the Intersection, a must-see music festival in St. Louis. Featuring over 50 acts across four stages, including headliners Smino, Thundercat, Masego, and Snarky Puppy. Don't miss out on this exciting event in the Grand Center Arts District. Tickets on sale now.
Salami Rose Joe Louis Shares 'Sugar Coating' From 'Akousmatikous' Album
by Michael Major - May 4, 2023
New album Akousmatikous (Ah-coooz-mat-e-koi) features collaborations with Brijean (Ghostly International) and Soccer96 (a project from The Comet is Coming’s Danalogue and Betamax) plus Miguel Atwood Ferguson, Juuwah, Sergio Machado Plim, Jason Lindner, Dakim, and Dan Nicholls.
Sabina Sciubba Confirms New Album 'Sleeping Dragon'
by Michael Major - Mar 23, 2023
Sciubba gathered collaborators, including Grammy winning singer and composer Dhani Harrison (The Traveling Wilburys), cowriter Barry Reynolds (Marianne Faithfull, Grace Jones, Brazilian Girls), singer-songwriter Albin de la Simone, and renowned clarinetist Nico Gori. Sciubba invited pianist Jason Lindner (David Bowie’s Blackstar) for a single.
Salami Rose Joe Louis Announces New LP & Taps Soccer96 and Brijean for Lead Singles
by Michael Major - Mar 22, 2023
The title track “Akousmatikous (feat. Soccer96)” is blessed with a stunning animated video directed by Academy Award-nominated filmmaker Carlos López Estrada (who’s directed videos for Billie Eilish, Katy Perry, Thundercat). It arrives alongside “Propaganda,” a danceable partnership with SF-based Brijean.
Claudia Acuña Joins Christian McBride, Fred Hersch, Kenny Barron And More On New Album DUO
by A.A. Cristi - Jul 26, 2022
Reflection and re-dedication are steady themes in the life and work of Claudia Acuña. Following her dynamic debut on the NY scene in the 1990's she released five albums as a leader before slowing down to adjust to motherhood and restore her power. Like a phoenix rising from the ashes, she returned refreshed and reborn 2019 and in 2019, delivered the Latin Grammy nominated album Turning Pages, representing reclamation, recovery, survivor and documenting a major creative leap.
Theatre Philadelphia Announces New Executive Director: LaNeshe Miller-White
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 11, 2020
At this critical juncture, Theatre Philadelphia, charged with the mission of connecting audiences and theatres in the city of Philadelphia, was in search of their next Executive Director. After a hiring process that was protracted by the COVID-19 crisis, Theatre Philadelphia has found their next leader in LaNeshe Miller-White.