Pick of the Week
May 5th, 2008
Miami’s heat goes classical. The Miami International Piano Festival reminds you how thrilling it is to watch a piano virtuoso live. The Discovery Series introduces musicians who are starting their careers, as well as those whose talents are not well known to American audiences.
KArts Culture News
May 9th, 2008 Shakey’s Seen the Needle and the MP3 Damage Done
May 9th, 2008 Will Nigeria Turn the Page?
May 9th, 2008 No Glory on B’Way
May 9th, 2008 Tunisia Dances
May 9th, 2008 Liberal Vermont Closes Play: Sex in Dark
May 9th, 2008 Fest All Kids’ Play
May 9th, 2008 More Culture News
Podcasts and KA-Blogs
Interviews from APAP: Margaret Lawrence
Zimbabwe Performs
An International Dance Day Celebration
Disco Ball to Tecktonik Brand
Interview: Pablo Pugliese and Noel Strazza
Interview: Steven Gove
First There Was Babel, Now There is Whitney
Interviews from APAP: Steve Sapp
Interviews from APAP: Lucy Guerin
Artist of the Week
May 7th, 2008
Saxophonist and composer Matana Roberts carries on the best in new jazz and improvisation. You can see her on May 21st at the Chicago Cultural Center or check out her recently released album ‘Chicago Project’.
Matana Roberts
KArts Specials
KArts Playlist
May 5th, 2008
Spring is the season for weddings — and, as highlighted in our Culture News, it is also the season for both traditional and less-than-traditional musical choices. With that in mind, here are a few suggestions for enhancing weddings and receptions — provided, of course, your guests are drawn to the offbeat, and have a sense of humor.
David Bowie — Changes
Eric Clapton — Layla
Elvis Costello — Still
Thomas Dolby — She Blinded Me With Science
Bob Dylan — Wedding Song
Billy Idol — White Wedding
John Lennon - Real Love
New York Dolls — We’re All In Love
Queen — Love of My Life
Sid Vicious — My Way
