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Norah Jones Keeps The Music Tastefully Spare In A Tiny Desk (Home) Concert
The platinum-selling, low-key superstar performs a solo set at her piano for Tiny Desk’s quarantine series. Continue Reading Norah Jones Keeps The Music Tastefully Spare In A Tiny Desk (Home) Concert

Remembering Julian Bream, The Classical Guitar Giant With The Soul Of A Jazz Player
Guitarist Julian Bream, who died Friday at the age of 87, was as important to the history of classical guitar as Andres Segovia. Continue Reading Remembering Julian Bream, The Classical Guitar Giant With The Soul Of A Jazz Player

Pianist Víkingur Ólafsson Sits At The Steinway For A Beautiful Tiny Desk (Home) Concert
Watch the rising young pianist, in a final performance from his Berlin home, make the case for two seemingly disparate French composers born nearly 200 years apart. Continue Reading Pianist Víkingur Ólafsson Sits At The Steinway For A Beautiful Tiny Desk (Home) Concert

Jacob Collier On Creating The Negative Space Of ‘Djesse Vol. 3’
Twenty-six-year old Grammy-winning multi-instrumental composer and prodigy Jacob Collier talks about his new album, Djesse Vol. 3., which features collaborations with Ty Dolla $ign and T-Pain. Continue Reading Jacob Collier On Creating The Negative Space Of ‘Djesse Vol. 3’

During A Lonely New York Summer, Lincoln Center Brings Music To Essential Workers
America’s biggest arts complex hasn’t been able to present its regular programming due to the pandemic. Watch one of the private outdoor concerts organized for healthcare professionals and teachers. Continue Reading During A Lonely New York Summer, Lincoln Center Brings Music To Essential Workers

Is Singing Together Safe In The Era Of Coronavirus? Not Really, Experts Say
Schools, faith and community groups as well as professional musicians are all struggling with the risks of singing. Experts present the most recent research and offer strategies to mitigate the risks. Continue Reading Is Singing Together Safe In The Era Of Coronavirus? Not Really, Experts Say