Artist Spotlights

Victoria Looseleaf - September 14, 2020

Her new album features new music from American immigrant composers from around the globe. The piano virtuoso talks about her selections and how they reflect the moment.

Lou Fancher - September 7, 2020

The Oakland-based musician chats about his new album, the link between his electronic music and Chopin, and life with the coronavirus.

Emily Wilson - August 31, 2020

The composer talks about learning her craft and building a Black presence in opera.

Michael Zwiebach - August 18, 2020

The composer/performer has had a turbocharged 2019–2020, while being on the same roller coaster as the rest of us.

Lou Fancher - August 17, 2020

Writer, critic, and now singer/songwriter Simmons conquers a pandemic and personal injury to release her second album.

Lou Fancher - August 11, 2020

The Lebanese-American musician/composer talks about her newest recording, which melds blues, jazz, and hip-hop with Arabic music new and old.

Lily O'Brien - August 10, 2020

The five-string virtuoso talks about his new recording with the Prague Metropolitan Orchestra.

Lou Fancher - August 1, 2020

The dancer, choreographer, and educator shares her ideas for building an equitable, open, and inclusive world of dance.

Victoria Looseleaf - July 20, 2020

Honoring military vets and front-line COVID-19 responders, the film is an artistic leap for the noted choreographer/director.

Lou Fancher - July 13, 2020

The resilient choreographer remains active, creative, and collaborative, whatever the challenges.