Emily Wilson

Emily Wilson lives in San Francisco. She has written for many different outlets, including Smithsonian.com, The Daily Beast, 48 Hills, Hyperallergic, Latino USA, Women’s Media Center, The Observer, Alta Journal, California Magazine, and SF Weekly. For many years, she taught adults getting their high school diplomas at City College of San Francisco. She hosts the podcast Art Is Awesome.

Articles By This Author

Emily Wilson - February 7, 2022

The musical ambassador talks about the challenges of playing the pipa, communicating through music, and her special bond with Lou Harrison.

Emily Wilson - January 31, 2022

The dynamic dancer/choreographer/educator brings her company to the Hammer Theatre Feb. 4.

Emily Wilson - January 24, 2022

The San Mateo company made a name for itself with a hip-hop rendition of Nutcracker. Its 21st-century takes on Guys and Dolls and Cinderella premiere this spring.

Emily Wilson - January 14, 2022

Hoping that the recent surge in infections will be brief, some companies are rescheduling their big events for later in the season.

Emily Wilson - November 8, 2021

Monk continues her study of our engagement with the natural world in Indra’s Net, premiering Nov. 12–13. She tells SFCV about its long genesis.

Emily Wilson - October 12, 2021

Some of the world’s greatest masters of making music in the moment demonstrate the state of the art.

Emily Wilson - August 31, 2021

The series of 300 one-on-one dance encounters begins Sept. 9 at CounterPulse.

 

Emily Wilson - August 16, 2021

An introduction to some of the very best from the brilliant cellist’s prolific recording career.

Emily Wilson - August 16, 2021

The author chats about the background and innovative format of The Monster I Am Today, his new book of poetry and verse about the revered diva.

Emily Wilson - July 7, 2021

A new SFMOMA retrospective of the experimental artist’s work emphasizes his relationship with and ideas about music. Is it time for classical musicians to take him seriously?