This month, iconic Cuban artists representing more than a century of music can be heard from Berkeley to Santa Cruz.
Oakland Public Conservatory and Living Jazz are centering African American musical heritage for students of all ages.
Lera Auerbach’s “Vessels of Light” Symphony, celebrating a heroic Japanese diplomat, shares a bill with Gordon Getty’s Joan and the Bells.
It’s harder than ever to make a living as an independent performing artist. These grassroots organizations are trying to make a difference.
