The acclaimed opera direct talks about William Grant Still and the future for operas by Black composers.
The jazz bassist/composer talks about "The Glass Hours" and her faith things will get better.
Four great ways to have fun leading up to and through the holidays!
The Wit & Wisdom of Meow Meow, Jeremy Denk, Charles Ives and Rainer Maria Rilke are part of this week's selections
Two new jazz collectives and a celebration of Michael Tilson Thomas are amongst this week's selections
"It is dark, but there is salvation at the end, which is really important for people to know. I hope it makes people cry and I hope it makes people ask what they would do if they were put in this situation."
Two streaming events, Czech music, Arnold Schoenberg and a celebration of Nina Simone are on this week's list.
"For so many years, I think I was afraid of Hugh Panaro's shadow. I think that's why it's so comfortable for actors to hide behind roles."
Jazz, Mancini, Strauss and Leslie Odom, Jr. are featured on this week's Best Bets
"In a way 'La Cage' is, for me, how I would love America to be. Not even drag queens, glitter and glam. The love and the joy that we've created in the show is how I wish we were in the country."