One aspect of a successful marriage is the ability to live together in harmony. When it comes to pianist Patricia and jazz guitarist Orlando Haddad—who form the core of the acclaimed local Brazilian sextet known as Minas—living together and playing music together has been about harmony right from the beginning. You’ll get the benefit of that harmonious…… Continue reading Minas: Bringing the Romance of Brazilian Music to Pastorius
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The Choir of Christ’s College, Cambridge, to Perform at St. Paul’s
The University of Cambridge goes back a very long time indeed, founded in 1209. The choir of Christ’s College Cambridge isn’t quite that old, first breaking out in song in the early 1500s. But compared to musical ensembles in the United States, Christ’s College choir has centuries of tradition behind it—and you can hear this highly experienced…… Continue reading The Choir of Christ’s College, Cambridge, to Perform at St. Paul’s
RUNA in Pastorius: On the Road Again
When the pandemic hit, the Irish supergroup RUNA found itself off the road for about a year and a half. Now, they’re back, touring the country, playing a wide variety of outdoor festivals and indoor venues, and making up for lost time. You’ll see them Wednesday, July 6, in Pastorius Park, another stellar offering as…… Continue reading RUNA in Pastorius: On the Road Again
Snacktime Philly, Joy-Filled Band Formed in Response to the Pandemic, Brings the Party to Pastorius
Most of the musicians I know found their incomes slashed, if not eliminated, when the pandemic hit home in 2020. Some were able to cobble together some semblance of a normal career by hosting concerts live on Facebook, but others found themselves in desperate straits. That was the case for the seven professional musicians who…… Continue reading Snacktime Philly, Joy-Filled Band Formed in Response to the Pandemic, Brings the Party to Pastorius
Facing a Shortfall, Artist & Craftsman Supply Draws Enthusiastic Local Support
(Above, from left: Grace Santana Cubero, Amir Lyles, Wanda Payne, Andrew Siebert and Mikel Elam) It would be easy to walk or drive by Artist & Craftsman Supply, down a narrow alleyway and across a herringbone brick courtyard, just off the 7900 block of Germantown Avenue. But don’t. Inside this imposing ivy-strewn building of Wissahickon…… Continue reading Facing a Shortfall, Artist & Craftsman Supply Draws Enthusiastic Local Support