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A New Era For Colombian Zarzuela At Home And Beyond
When conversations turn to the resurgence of zarzuela in Colombia, the name that invariably leads the discussion is Lina Sarmiento. Recognized as the foremost zarzuela and jazz crossover vocalist of the new generation, Sarmiento’s impact is the result of formidable talent paired with an unyielding drive to reinvent tradition. As Ramondo Clere reports, at just 27, ...
Lina Sarmiento: The Voice Redefining Colombian Zarzuela With Jazz
In the ever-innovative landscape of world music, few voices have made as powerful, imaginative, and lasting impression as Lina Sarmiento, the electrifying Colombian artist widely hailed as her generation’s leading zarzuela/early music/jazz crossover vocalist. An honors graduate of EAFIT University in Medellín and Boston’s prestigious Longy School of Music, Sarmiento has catapulted a distinctive blend of ...
Sublime Vocalist Sara Serpa Returns To Her Alma Mater For A Duo Concert And Master Class With Pianist Matt Mitchell On Thursday, October 2
New England Conservatory (NEC) welcomes Jazz Studies alumna, composer and vocalist Sara Serpa (MM, 2008) and pianist Matt Mitchell for a performance and master class focusing on the art of the duo. The performance takes place at 7:30 pm on Thursday, October 2 at Williams Hall, 290 Huntington Avenue, Boston. Admission is free and open to ...
Larry Tye: The Jazzmen Who Changed American History
by Lawrence Peryer
Today, the Spotlight shines on bestselling author and journalist Larry Tye. Larry's latest book, The Jazzmen, tells the story of how Duke Ellington, Louis Armstrong, and Count Basie transformed America. But this isn't just another music biography. Larry explores nearly every aspect of the lives and music of these men and demonstrates how their ...
Fall 2025 Season Showcases New England Conservatory's Pathbreaking Vision
In its dynamic fall 2025 season,New England Conservatory (NEC) celebrates the legacy of visionary composer and educator Gunther Schuller. In 1967, Schuller began a decade as president of NEC, establishing the first fully accredited Jazz Studies Department at an American conservatory and launching the Third Stream Department. “Nothing like that had ever existed,” NEC Dean and ...
International Music Network Announces New Ownership: 40-Year Legacy Continues Under Leadership Of Veteran IMN Agents
Director and Founder of International Music Network (IMN), Scott Southard proudly announces the transition of ownership to veteran IMN agents, Jeanna Disney & Alycia Mack, effective January 1, 2026. Scott will remain manager of clients Brad Mehldau, Joe Lovano, and Danilo Pérez and Alycia & Jeanna will take over leadership of agency business, continuing to provide ...
Glenn Dickson & Bob Familiar: The Clarinet In The Machine
by Lawrence Peryer
Today, the Spotlight shines on clarinetist Glenn Dickson and electronic musician Bob Familiar.When a cutting-edge klezmer artist meets a former rock synthesist, you might expect creative tension. Instead, Glenn and Bob found something else entirely--a shared language that turns clarinet and electronics into the most unlikely yet inspired pairings.Their new album All ...
Kim Perlak: Guitar, Percussion, And The Space Between
by Lawrence Peryer
Today, the Spotlight shines on guitarist and composer Kim Perlak. Kim chairs the guitar department at Berklee College of Music, where she's spent over a decade expanding from classical performance into composition and improvisation. Her new album, Spaces (Sacred Black Records), is a collaboration with percussionist Francisco Mela. The record captures four nature-inspired suites ...
All-Star Tribute To Clyde Criner at the '62 Center for Theater and Dance on June 14, 2025
An “All-Star" group of legendary musicians will join with other artists in a festive “Tribute to Clyde Criner," an Albany native and noted music performer, composer, and educator, who passed at 39 in 1991. The performance will be on Saturday, June 14, from 1:00-2:30pm at the '62 Center for Theater and Dance in Williamstown MA, as ...
Zishi Liu Unveils Bold New Project: American Anxiety
Acclaimed jazz saxophonist and composer Zishi Liu unveils his latest EP, American Anxiety, a deeply personal and politically charged avant-garde jazz statement. Blending ECM-inspired improvisation with traditional Chinese musical elements, Liu crafts a striking soundscape that reflects his evolving experience as a Chinese artist in the United States. The EP will be available on all major ...
