Round Room Live Reveals the Magic Behind Your Kid's Favorite Stage Show
A conversation with Round Room co-presidents Stephen Shaw and Jonathan Linden about family entertainment, intellectual property, and creating experiences that connect.
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Ancient Fires Light a New Path for Greece's Kolida Babo
Two Greek woodwind players build haunting soundscapes, channeling an abandoned mountain village's voice through ancient ritual, Armenian melodies, and modern electronics.
Başak Günak Makes Music Between Memory and Space
On 'Rewilding,' old poems and rare instruments mix with the natural acoustics of historic spaces, creating music that questions our grip on the past—and the past's grip on us.
Taylor Deupree & Joseph Branciforte Build a Small Universe
Twenty years after Deupree's electronic masterpiece 'Stil.,' the two producers unite for an ambitious acoustic reimagining, creating a meticulously documented work that spans sound, design, and philosophical approach.
On 'Oneiris,' Chloe Lula Bridges Two Musical Worlds
After trading her conservatory training for Berlin's electronic underground, Lula returns to her first instrument with fresh eyes and ears, marrying her two musical lives in ways she never imagined possible.
Every Sound Has a Season — Anders Koppel at the Keys
Through progressive rock (with '69 Newport veterans The Savage Rose), jazz, and classical composition, the Danish musician has built a musical legacy that spans generations. Now in his seventies, he's still discovering new sounds on his beloved Hammond B-3.
Ben Kono Translates His Family's Story Into Song
A thirteen-year-old's solo journey from Japan inspires a musical documentation of four generations, as the woodwind artist brings together jazz quintet and string quartet on his bold new album 'Voyages.'
Naomi Moon Siegel — A Wind Player Finds Her Ground
Naomi Moon Siegel's trombone compositions merge the musical traditions of urban jazz scenes with lessons learned in rural quiet spaces. Her new album 'Shatter the Glass Sanctuary' captures this musical evolution.
How Christian McBride Keeps the Jazz Engine Running
From his early days with Ray Brown to leading Newport Jazz Festival, the master bassist reflects on jazz education, the power of mentorship, and why being uncomfortable might be the best way to learn.
Daniel Fortin Finds New Voices on 'Cannon'
From Peterborough's vibrant arts scene to Toronto's jazz world, bassist Daniel Fortin has always followed his musical instincts. His new album reveals what happens when an artist lets go of preconceptions and allows collaborators to help shape the sound.
How Outlaw Artists Led Erik Davis to America's Hidden History
A masterful investigation of blotter art weaves together tales of DEA agents, underground artists, and Grateful Dead shows. Davis's 'Blotter' examines how a simple delivery method evolved into a democratic art form that continues to elude mainstream acceptance.
Between the Lines of Dan Pitt's 'Horizontal Depths'
Toronto guitarist Dan Pitt returns this fall with Horizontal Depths, an album that pays tribute to Canadian jazz legend Phil Nimmons while charting bold new territory in contemporary jazz.