Mauro Refosco News

Wadada Leo Smith to Release CONSTELLATIONS AND HEMISPHERES

by Rachel Stone — September 22, 2026

Trumpeter and composer Wadada Leo Smith releases a new album featuring four ensembles with musicians including Bobby Naughton, Bill Laswell, and Marcus Gilmore on Burning Ambulance Music.

Loren Berí Releases New Single STAGEHAND

by Rachel Stone — September 8, 2026

Singer-songwriter Loren Berí has released the title track from his upcoming sophomore album, blending chamber pop textures with introspective storytelling about self-acceptance.

Wadada Leo Smith to Release CONSTELLATIONS AND HEMISPHERES Album

by Rachel Stone — September 1, 2026

Trumpeter and composer Wadada Leo Smith will release a new album featuring four ensembles, including collaborators Sylvie Courvoisier, Bill Laswell and Pheeroan akLaff, via Burning Ambulance Music.

Film Review: DAVID BYRNE'S AMERICAN UTOPIA, In Cinemas

by Kat Mokrynski — August 4, 2026

Directed by Spike Lee, David Byrne’s American Utopia is a filmed version of David Byrne’s Broadway stage show, which itself is inspired by the record of the same name.

DAVID BYRNE'S AMERICAN UTOPIA Joins Criterion Collection

by Josh Sharpe — September 15, 2025

The Criterion Collection, the media label dedicated to spotlighting some of the world's greatest films, will release David Byrne's American Utopia on physical platforms this December.

Video: How Broadway's AMERICAN UTOPIA Led David Byrne to Stand-Up Comedy

by Josh Sharpe — September 4, 2025

During a recent visit to The Tonight Show, Tony Award-winner David Byrne shared how his American Utopia stage show led him to an unexpected side gig.

Tony Winner David Byrne Sets New Album and World Tour 'Who Is The Sky?'

by Josh Sharpe — June 10, 2025

David Byrne, Tony Award-winning creator of Broadway's American Utopia and Here Lies Love, has announced Who Is the Sky?, his first new album since 2018’s acclaimed and award-winning American Utopia album.

Peppe Voltarelli To Make His Club Passim Debut In January

by A.A. Cristi — December 11, 2024

Calabrian singer-songwriter Peppe Voltarelli will share his diverse catalog of music on January 21st at Club Passim.

Cyro Baptista Will Lead CHAMA Ensemble at NJPA's Horizon Sounds of the City

by Stephi Wild — July 2, 2024

World Renowned Brazilian Percussionist Cyro Baptista to Lead CHAMA Ensemble at NJPA's Horizon Sounds of the City on Thursday, July 11, 2024 at 5pm taking place at Chambers Plaza 1 Center Street in Newark, NJ.

Federico Aubele Shares New LP 'Time Drips On My Bed' & 'Silent Film' Single

by Michael Major — October 13, 2023

Discover the meditative sounds of Aubele's latest studio album.

American Composers Orchestra Hosts 2nd Creative Catalyst Awards, Honoring Paquito D'Rivera, Dr. Indira Etwaroo, and Edward Yim

by Stephi Wild — September 22, 2023

The American Composers Orchestra (ACO) will present an evening of honors and performances during its second annual Gala and Creative Catalyst Awards on Wednesday, October 25, 2023 at 6:00PM.

American Composers Orchestra to Host 2nd Annual Creative Catalyst Awards Honoring Paquito D'Rivera & More

by Chloe Rabinowitz — September 21, 2023

The American Composers Orchestra will present an evening of honors and performances during its second annual Gala and Creative Catalyst Awards on Wednesday, October 25, 2023 at 6:00PM.

Ars Nova Workshop Reveals Fall 2023 Season Lineup

by Stephi Wild — September 5, 2023

Ars Nova Workshop has announced its fall 2023 season, featuring more than two dozen acclaimed artists spanning the broad spectrum of exploratory and experimental music.

Michael Blake to Release Brazilian-Infused 'Dance of the Mystic Bliss'

by Michael Major — March 13, 2023

Dance of the Mystic Bliss also marks Blake’s recording debut (as a leader) on flute, an instrument he spent time woodshedding during lockdown.

David Byrne Releases New Song 'Fat Man's Comin''

by Michael Major — December 2, 2022

David Byrne has released a new holiday song, “Fat Man’s Comin’,” out now (December 2), exclusively through Bandcamp, accompanied by his hand-drawn storyboards for a decade-old, never-produced Bandcamp-exclusive video now reconstituted into a fresh clip.