Here is a bluegrass jam session with brothers, Jonny Mizzone age 8 on banjo, Robbie Mizzone age 12 on fiddle, and Tommy Mizzone age 13 on guitar. Holy cow, they are good.    

Hahn Bin is a breath of fresh air. Visually, the image he projects is incongruent to what’s usually expected of classical musicians. The Mohawk hairstyle, heavy use of eyeliner, and the flamboyant wardrobe! Looks more like a glam rock personality, doesn’t he? Visual contradictions are often fun and intriguing. However, beyond the striking looks, Hahn [...]

Tomorrow is Mother’s Day! Thoughts to celebrate our mothers and a fun song to dedicate to them… Mothers hold their children’s hands for a short while, but their hearts forever. ~Author Unknown You don’t really understand human nature unless you know why a child on a merry-go-round will wave at his parents every time around [...]

This summer’s Lollapalooza will celebrate its 20th anniversary. An eclectic lineup includes rock, rap, pop, dance music, and experimental sounds. A brief history of Lollapalooza: It all started back in 1991 when Perry Farrell, lead singer of fabled alternative rockers Jane’s Addiction started planning a farewell show for the group. Inspired by the 1990′s Gathering [...]

‘Life of Brian’ is one of my all-time favorite films. It’s made by the incomparable Monty Python comedy team and the film’s premise is original and witty. It tells the story of Brian Cohen, a young Jewish man who happened to be born on the same day as, and near to, Jesus Christ. Thus, he [...]

Fascinating, minimalist industrial soundscape by David Lynch, from Dynamic 01.  

Rejoice, classical music lovers! According to an article by CBC News, a young Canadian composer studying law at Harvard University has created an online music score library for thousands of pieces of classical music. Edward Guo is revolutionizing how sheet music is distributed with the Internet Music Score Library Project (IMSLP). The IMSLP makes it [...]

Tracy Chapman is a musician with great sensitivity and depth. I am truly inspired by her music. This song is timely and touches me profoundly as one of my good friends recently passed away. “Wave your hands… but don’t say goodbye… we’re all gonna meet you… on the other side…” Say Hallelujah Throw up your [...]

This inspired collaboration (captured by director Spike Jonze) between Yo-Yo Ma and Los Angeles dancer Charles “Lil’ Buck” Riley took place at an event to promote arts in schools. The set is a blending of classical music and street dancing, something you don’t see often. Yo-Yo Ma is a world-renowned composer/musician. Riley is not so [...]

I believe, for many of us, there is a song we return to time and again for various reasons. Perhaps to experience comfort, joy, wisdom, peace, or strength. ‘Imagine’ by John Lennon is the one for me. Especially after witnessing much strife in life personally, communally, and globally. One just wishes for harmony and peace. [...]