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Published
May 10, 2016

Concert review: Classical? Pop? Both, from Jherek Bischoff and Mirah at SPACE

In this show, presented by the Portland Chamber Music Festival, genre-bending was a given.
Published
May 10, 2016

Grammy Foundation awards Portland High School $5,500 music grant to fund steel drum band

One of only 13 awards nationwide, its aim is to broaden the music program for a culturally diverse student population.
Published
May 9, 2016

Concert review: Jazz guitarist Julian Lage, still defying categorization, shines at Portland concert

The show features a selection of diverse songs from his latest album, 'Arclight.'
Published
May 6, 2016

Concert review: In Bowdoin Chorus performance, a case for Haydn’s greatness

With help from the Mozart Mentors and others, the chorus performs Haydn's "The Creation" with passion.
Published
May 6, 2016

Concert review: Eleanor Friedberger’s intimate performance at One Longfellow Square

The songwriter drew a small crowd but played an interesting set from her latest album 'New View."

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Published
May 3, 2016

Afeni Shakur, mother of slain rap legend, dies at 69

The former Black Panther inspired the work of son Tupac, who paid homage to her with gritty lyrics.
Published
May 2, 2016

Concert review: A ‘beautifully focused’ Fifth by the Portland Symphony Orchestra

Hear the last installment of the Beethoven cycle this season Tuesday, or on MPBN May 18.
Published
May 1, 2016

Family Guy creator to sing with Boston Pops opening night

Seth MacFarlane will perform songs from the 1940s and 50s.
Published
April 25, 2016

Concert Review: PSO scores with tribute to John Williams

The program draws heavily on titles from the movies of Steven Spielberg and George Lucas.
Published
April 24, 2016

What makes Sofar Sounds’ concerts work? Shhh … it’s a secret

In a growing trend, the group's Maine chapter keeps musical acts a mystery until they perform in quiet, offbeat venues. Attentive fans are all ears.