Music

Deke Richards Dies: Jackson 5, Diana Ross Songwriter

March 26, 2013, 9:18 am

Deke Richards Dies: Deke Richards, writer of hit songs for the Jackson 5, Diana Ross, and other Motown classics, died of cancer at the age of 68 on March 24.

From Potatoes to Self-Esteem, High Schoolers Show Off Science Creds

March 21, 2013, 1:34 pm

The brightest scientific minds from the city’s high schools strutted their stuff Tuesday.

Jason Molina dies at 39, Magnolia Electric Co. Singer

March 19, 2013, 6:22 am

Jason Molina dies: Alternative singer-songwriter Jason Molina died of natural causes at the age of 39 on Saturday, according to a statement on his record label’s website.

The Divas and Their CDs

February 11, 2013, 11:11 am

“The Art of Renée Fleming” (on Decca) is a collection of some of the soprano’s most popular arias and songs.

Dance Therapist Praises Shen Yun’s Storytelling

February 5, 2013, 10:31 pm

Shen Yun Performing Arts wowed theatergoers with the sights and sounds of authentic Chinese culture and stories in Providence on Tuesday.

Album Review: Heidi Talbot – ‘Angels Without Wings’

January 25, 2013, 10:47 am

Talbot’s distilled Irish vocal tones are the very stuff of fable, with layered accordions and heady Gaelic fiddles swirling in bohemian waltz-time.

Album Review: The Creole Choir of Cuba – ‘Santiman’

January 25, 2013, 9:54 am

These singers celebrate their deep West Africa roots and recall the spirit of Buena Vista Social Club.

Music School Founder ‘Waited for years’ to See Shen Yun

January 20, 2013, 5:05 pm

“The music was amazing,” said Maya Basserman, professional musician and owner of Maestro Music music school.

Classical Piano Virtuoso Sparkles in Portland Concert

December 15, 2012, 1:04 pm

It was the flawless and captivating presentation of four pieces of Liszt’s transcriptions of Schubert’s songs that really stood out.

Top in Jazz World Coming to New York

December 5, 2012, 12:42 pm

Jazz artists from around the world invariably come to NYC to perform, study, and often move here. Recent releases highlight these musicians.