Meditation on Beethoven

Text by Dawoud Kingle As I write this, I’m listening to Herbert Von Karajan conducting the Berlin Orchestra in a performance of Beethoven’s 7th symphony, allegretto, 2nd movement. This is what I’m hearing: Beethoven is getting old. Death is no longer an abstract idea; it is becoming real. He accepts it, as we all must. […]

Music listings – 4/12 through 4/18

1. Roberto’s invited you to “Greg Osby Sextet + Johnathan Blake Quartet” Date: Monday, April 12th, 2010Time: 8pm Greg Osby Sextet (Greg Osby – saxophone, Sara Serpa – voice, Nir Felder- guitar, Adam Birnbaum – piano,Joseph Lepore – bass, John Davis – drums), 10pm Johnathan Blake Quartet (Johnathan Blake-Drums, Jaleel Shaw-Alto Sax, Mark Turner-Tenor Sax, Kiyoshi Kitagawa-Bass). Venue: Rosie O’Grady’s (149 West […]

Music listings – 3/22 through 3/28

1. Lovesphere 15 presents multimedia variety show, including music, dance & spoken word designed with ChromaDepth 3D Technology to heighten your depth perception experience. This years performers include: Judy Sky, Meg Montgomery, Emmallyea Swon Young, Lin Rivers, Grand Pepper of Reality, Dawoud (sitar & laptop) – Sohrab Saadat Ladjevardi (vocal & sax) – Alex Obert […]

Music listings – 3/1 til 3/7

Longital, Slovakia’s fav. indie duo, don’t believe in coincidences and live life trusting that nothing happens by chance. Magical accident, one after another, have shaped their sound and led them to their musical success. These perfect mishaps in disguise are now bringing them across the ocean for their debut US tour, and you can check […]