music – People's World

‘Queen of Sheba’ and ‘Bánk Bán,’ two Hungarian operas in NYC

November 26, 2018 By Eric A. Gordon

For three nights, Nov. 1-3, the Hungarian State Opera ruled the David H. Koch Theater at Lincoln Center with a roster of all-Hungarian operas.

The importance of WOMEX and other cultural summits

November 20, 2018 By Marguerite Horberg

It is crucial to mobilize what is inherently a progressive alliance around the globe into one that can articulate the sensibilities of a large number of people. I see WOMEX as being the platform to enable...

Dominican Republic jazz report: When in Cabarete, dance merengue

November 9, 2018 By Laurent Ross

The 21st annual Dominican Republic Jazz finished off with a bang in this beach town on November 5. The final concert was—where else?—on Cabarete’s wide yellow-sand beach.

Chicago’s Hot House launches Tricontinental ‘66

September 19, 2018 By Special to PeoplesWorld.org

The intent of this project is to create a provocation examining acts of liberation from imperialism and colonialism.

‘The Hard Stuff’: Wayne Kramer’s life in the revolutionary MC5

September 18, 2018 By Anthony Mangos

The story of the MC5 remains a powerful example of how music can spark inspiration for the greater cause.