Features

Jeff Kaliss - July 1, 2014

Bandoneonist Seth Asarnow and his ensemble bring the smoky sound of classic tango to life in San Francisco’s Mission District.

Dr. Gary R. Gruber - June 26, 2014

The good doctor is back to baffle you with more logic. Are you up to the challenge?

Jason Victor Serinus - June 25, 2014

New affordable products to play high-resolution recordings are making download files and Blu-ray audio not only unavoidable, but irresistible. Bye, bye CDs.

Jeff Kaliss - June 20, 2014

The World Cup has taken over, but until you've scored with a playlist like this you haven't experienced the thrill of the culture that surrounds this sport.

Mark MacNamara - June 19, 2014

The San Francisco Bay Area is home to a quartet of famous jazz music festivals. Here they are, in order of appearance.

Mark MacNamara - June 12, 2014

Pretty much every musician of our age needs to know the basics of the digital music tools that are out there, in order to participate fully in the musical world.

Omar Ledezma, Jr. - June 12, 2014

Omar Ledezma Jr. demonstrates the Afro-Cuban rhythm the cáscara.

Mark MacNamara - June 5, 2014

Still need something for your child to do over some part of the summer? Here are a few noteworthy music camps you can still register for.

Mark MacNamara - June 5, 2014

Here’s our short list of highly recommended, less traveled music festivals this summer. We've highlighted particular performances and included tips for local hotel and restaurants. All are family friendly.

Brett Campbell - June 4, 2014

As they get ready to premiere a new sextet, composer/ pianist Jason Moran and the members of the Imani Winds quintet share their vision of a more inclusive music and how to approach new listeners.