Lou Fancher

Lou Fancher is a San Francisco Bay Area writer. Her work has been published by WIRED.com, Diablo Magazine, Oakland Tribune, Contra Costa Times, InDance, East Bay Express, Oakland Magazine, SF Weekly, and others.  She is a children's book author, designer and illustrator, with over 50 books in print. Also a choreographer, ballet master and teacher, she coaches professional ballet and contemporary dance companies in the U. S. and Canada.  Visit her website online at www.johnsonandfancher.com.

Articles By This Author

Rhonda Benin's "Just Like a Woman" is at the Freight & Salvage
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Rhonda Benin’s “Just Like a Woman” Returns to the Freight & Salvage

Lou Fancher - March 19, 2019

Tammy Hall, Maria Muldaur, and Kim Nalley are among the 11 jazz artists joining Benin in her annual celebration of Bay Area women in music.

Artist Spotlight

Violinist Jennifer Koh Champions Kaija Saariaho in Her Upcoming Concert

Lou Fancher - March 1, 2019

Koh delves deep into her profound connection with the Finnish composer and talks about a new project steeped in her family’s history.

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Jessica Lang Pulls the Plug on Her Company

Lou Fancher - February 14, 2019

The acclaimed, prolific choreographer is making more time to do what she does best: create.

The Oakland Symphony plays Dolores Huerta's playlist
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Dolores Huerta Shares Her Playlist With the Oakland Symphony

Lou Fancher - February 7, 2019

The career activist chooses music that energizes the spirit and engenders joy.

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Transcending the Classical Mold With FURY

Lou Fancher - January 25, 2019

A multimedia concert, inspired by Mad Max: Fury Road, combines classical and popular music for an immersive experience.

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Artist Spotlight

DJ Spooky Traces the Internet’s Evolution in Quantopia

Lou Fancher - January 11, 2019

Paul Miller’s multimedia project at the Yerba Buena Center embraces the vast universe of digital information.

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Jazz Through a Lens Brightly

Lou Fancher - January 2, 2019

Photographer Veryl Oakland’s images capture jazz greats in beautiful moments both ecstatic and contemplative.

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Artist Spotlight

Gloria Cheng Is in the Zone

Lou Fancher - November 30, 2018

The pianist talks about her upcoming concert with Terry Riley and reflects on the transformative power of a life immersed in music.

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Chanticleer Still Blazing Trails at 40

Lou Fancher - November 30, 2018

The famed, male a cappella chorus celebrates a milestone with a world tour and holiday concerts at home.

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Artist Spotlight

Nadia Sirota Builds Bridges Between Composers and Listeners

Lou Fancher - November 27, 2018

The in-demand violist chats about her upcoming performance at S.F. Symphony’s SoundBox.