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Oscar winner John Williams among 19 new members of American Academy of Arts and Letters

Feb. 29, 2024 21:59 PM EST

NEW YORK (AP) — After composing some of the most famous soundtracks in history, and winning multiple Academy Awards, John Williams has been welcomed into a more rarefied institution: the American Academy of Arts and Letters. The academy announced Thursday that Williams was among...

Music Review: Faye Webster's indie 'Underdressed at the Symphony' journeys through a lifetime

Feb. 29, 2024 16:49 PM EST

Faye Webster, known for her thoughtful blend of indie rock, folk and country, has a new album titled “Underdressed at the Symphony." The release journeys through a lifetime — looking back at childhood and ahead to adult relationships — without ever sounding rushed. The...

Music Review: Giorgi Mikadze Trio builds engaging musical bridge linking jazz to Eastern Europe

Jan. 30, 2024 11:52 AM EST

The Giorgi Mikadze Trio’s new jazz album ends with a bit of studio conversation before Mikadze finally says, “Let’s start,” as if the group is just getting going. The album title implies the same, and “Face to Face: Georgian Songbook Vol. 1” will leave listeners wanting...