Thelonious Monk and John Coltrane and Lightnin Hopkins Essential Reissues of Mid-Century Jazz and Blues Masterworks

The landscape of mid-20th-century American music is being revisited through the high-fidelity re-release of two seminal recordings that captured pivotal transitions in the careers of their respective creators. The first,…

The Bartered Bride Returns to Madrid After a Century, Resonating with Deeper Thematic Resonance

(Credit: Javier de Real) The weight of national myth can, at times, overshadow the pure experience of music. Bedřich Smetana’s The Bartered Bride is a prime example of an opera…

Huehuetenango: Music of the Americas Society Presents a Groundbreaking Exploration of 16th-Century Guatemalan Sacred Music

The Music of the Americas Society is poised to unveil a deeply significant and historically rich concert, "Huehuetenango," on May 1st. This eagerly anticipated event will feature the acclaimed tenor…

55th Jazzwoche Burghausen Celebrates Half a Century of Musical Excellence with International Lineup and Anniversary Milestones

The 55th anniversary of Jazzwoche Burghausen, colloquially known as B’Jazz, concluded on March 22, 2026, marking a significant milestone for one of Europe’s most storied jazz festivals. Held from March…

Opera Houses as Cultural Hubs: Rethinking Engagement in the 21st Century

The author’s recent experience at the Palacio de Bellas Artes in Mexico City ignited a profound rekindling of their passion for opera, not through a specific performance, but through the…

CBS News Radio to Cease Operations After Nearly a Century, Marking End of an Era Amidst Industry Shifts and Workforce Reductions

CBS News announced Friday its decision to shut down its esteemed radio news service after nearly a century of continuous operation. The closure, effective May 22, signifies the end of…