Inspired by African music, Lukas Ligeti finds his way to a highly original sound with his band, Burkina Electric. He and his central African colleagues mix traditional styles, pop, and electronica.
The Supreme Court is set to rule on the constitutionality of one provision of recent U.S. copyright law. In Part 1 of SFCV’s special report, we take a look at the issues, the history, and the important implications for musicians.
A unique teaching institution turns out to be presenting one of the Bay Area's most diverse music series dedicated to exploring music from around the globe.
The San Francisco Opera’s 9/11 commemorative event, Opera in the Park, was extraordinary, and SFCV is honored to have been a part of the day’s activities.
However ambiguous you may feel about the mix of history, hype, (literal) flag-waving, a huge production effort (including a 