20th Century Women

Bening shines in this tender, heartfelt film

"...photographer who turns Jamie on to feminism and punk music; another boarder, William (Crudup), a hippie carpenter who can..."

Jan. 20, 2017 Movie Review by Kimberley Jones

P.G. Moreno Can’t Get Enough “Adventurous Music” and Austin’s More Interesting For It

Epistrophy Arts leader talks past, present, and holy grail bookings

"...Having weathered the ubiquitous pandemic hiatus, local improvised music advocates Epistrophy Arts came back strong with two presentations..."

Aug. 29, 2022 Music Post by Michael Toland

A Guide to Austin Classical Music

The virtuosi who know the score and make beautiful music happen here

"...word "classical" throw you. In the context of classical music in Austin, it doesn't mean formal. It doesn't mean..."

April 26, 2019 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

KMFA's New Home Brings the Community Into Contact With Music

Austin's classical music radio station has a new building where people can see the sounds

"...and interact. There's a gallery that helps visitors experience music beyond what radio can provide – something delivered joyfully..."

Jan. 29, 2021 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

Letters At 3AM: Karen Holden's This Music

This Music, Karen Holden's new poetry collection, expresses the connection between the self and the world

"...A century ago, when Egypt was completely different (like everywhere else),..."

Sept. 5, 2014 Column by Michael Ventura

For the 2020 Austin Chamber Music Festival, You Provide the Chamber

With the annual event online in your home, chamber music doesn't get any more intimate

"...evenings spent in Bates Recital Hall listening to classical music played by virtuosic ensembles, courtesy of the Austin Chamber..."

June 26, 2020 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

The Rise and Fall of Paramount Records, Volume One (1917-27)

Breaking into a cabinet of blues.

"...Produced in conjunction with roots music pioneer John Fahey's Revenant Records, the latest endeavor from..."

Oct. 25, 2013 Music Review by Doug Freeman

A Century of Newsmakers

"...Monthly's assessment of Dell as the tycoon of the century for the entire state (after all, the story of..."

Jan. 7, 2000 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Dance of the Century

Rhoda Winter Russell reflects on a historic life in dance and the Mary Wigman connection

"...and choreographer who was one of the mothers of 20th century modern dance. Russell, having just earned her bachelor's..."

Aug. 10, 2012 Arts Feature by Jonelle Seitz

America's Ethnic Music Mantle

"...photograph by Wendy Weeks..."

Oct. 30, 1998 Music Feature by Jay Hardwig

Music of the Spheres

Sinatra in the Sahara

"...photograph by David Lynch..."

July 9, 1999 Music Feature by David Lynch

Music To Know America By

Letters at 3AM

"...seriously any vision of America that doesn't include its music. For our music is where our paradoxes exist with..."

Dec. 6, 1996 Column by Michael Ventura

Words and Music

This year's Austin Chamber Music Festival and Austin Classical Guitar summer series really get lit

"...time you combine words or literature or plays and music, they enhance each other in such a special way...."

July 8, 2016 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

1999 SXSW Music Festival

"...TERRY BOZZIO: Dripping with percussive proficiency, Austin resident and..."

March 19, 1999 Music Feature

IV, III, II, I... Contact! The Latest in the Williams Country Music Dynasty is Keeping Things Warm in Some Very Long Shadows

Coleman Williams talks moving forward with an open mind

"...in a genre” is a familiar mantra amongst young musicians. No true artist would want to be limited to..."

Nov. 23, 2021 Music Post by Gary Lindsey

Butler School of Music

Two concerts – one by Harvey Pittel, one for the late Rose Taylor – pay tribute to 'living in a song'

"...offered in two concerts at the Butler School of Music this weekend, one by pioneering saxophonist Harvey Pittel as..."

Jan. 24, 2014 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

New Austin Music Worth Your Bandwidth This Week

What we’re listening to

"...Commission, a grant to compose "a long-form piece of music for an ensemble that includes elements of traditional string..."

May 7, 2021 Music Feature by Abby Johnston

Austin Playhouse's A Little Night Music

Wonderful musical numbers, strong voices highlight Austin Playhouse's A Little Night Music

"...Not exceedingly fond of musicals and embarrassingly unfamiliar with Stephen Sondheim, I worried how..."

June 24, 2016 Arts Review by Shanon Weaver

SXSW Music Festival

Picks & Sleepers

"...Honey & Angels is a varied collection of American musical styles, containing rich images, refined melodies, and top-notch musicianship...."

March 17, 2000 Music Feature

The Music Man (1962)

Seventy-six trombones

"...paints the picture of that brass orgy in The Music Man, it's not just visible in your mind's eye;..."

May 17, 2013 Screens Feature by Robert Faires

Sheet Music

"...black harmony groups (Orioles, Ink Spots) mixed with gospel music (Soul Stirrers) and laid the foundation of rhythm and..."

May 28, 2004 Music Feature by Raoul Hernandez

Sheet Music

Summer Reading

"...The Dixie Hummingbirds: Celebrating the Rise of Soul Gospel Musicby Jerry Zolten..."

June 6, 2003 Music Feature by Jim Caligiuri

Music Reviews

"...you haven't dipped your toe into this kind of music yet, Blue Mountain makes as fine a starting point..."

Nov. 10, 1995 Music Feature

Pokey LaFarge

"...an ear tuned to the first part of the 20th century, a palette of early jazz, Western swing, pre-war..."

April 17, 2015 Music Review by Doug Freeman

Your Field Guide to 80 Essential Acts at SXSW Music

Highlighting the best and buzziest at this year's Festival

"...lead to Austin come March 13-18. South by Southwest Music 2023 invites over 1,400 artists to play on more..."

March 10, 2023 Music Feature by The Music Staff

Austin Chamber Music Festival 2016 Schedule

"...Dedman, University of Texas campus. For more information, visit www.austinchambermusic.org...."

July 8, 2016 Arts Feature

Greil Marcus and the Mad Parade

In his book Lipstick Traces: A Secret History of the 20th Century, Greil Marcus explained punk to the world and created a bible for that music's true believers. As Austin theatre company Rude Mechanicals opens its stage adaptation of Marcus' book, the author talks about the Stones, the Sex Pistols, and the "mad parade" of history.

"...reading in many college courses, and its discourses on music theory made not just rock & roll but rock..."

Sept. 10, 1999 Arts Feature by Margaret Moser

Paul Bowles: The Complete Outsider

"...Bowles took up prose, he had been a successful music composer for the stage and worked with such luminaries..."

March 31, 1995 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

Don't Think I've Forgotten: Cambodia's Lost Rock and Roll

A doc not just for music aficionados, but a transcendent reminder that art matters

"...Far from being just a musical survey of 20th century Cambodian music, Don’t Think I’ve..."

June 19, 2015 Movie Review by Josh Kupecki

Paradise Road

"...camps during World War II undoubtedly speaks as a 20th-century testament to the indomitable human spirit and its will..."

April 25, 1997 Movie Review by Steve Davis

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