Features

Our guide to some of the beloved soprano’s greatest performances.

The return to live performances is happening, but there is still uncertainty about what will be allowed, and how soon. We talk to NY Phil’s Deborah Borda, SF Sym’s Mark Hanson, and The Wallis’s Paul Crewes to get their thoughts.

A wide-angle introduction to the deeply expressive pianist.

A compendium of fascinating videos illustrating how all manner of musical instruments are built.

Our primer on great performances by the transcendent singer/composer.

A San Francisco jazz vocalist takes a deep dive into the Nigerian superstar’s songbook.

The Alameda middle-school teacher has built joyful, award-winning music ensembles, and she never let the pandemic stand in the way.

The vocalist/multi-instrumentalist’s latest opus is a compassionate look at our time and a cornucopia of farsighted connections.

Briget Boyle and her cohort celebrate Bay Area queer musicians on Wax Collective Vol. 1. The album drops May 7.

The Oakland college has a deserved reputation for fostering independent, innovative musicians and nontraditional approaches to music-making. What happens when the gates close?