Music news and ideas in Hamilton, Canada
Music news and ideas in Hamilton, Canada
The Hamilton Children’s Choir at the 10th World Symposium on Choral Music in Soeul, South Korea. The HCC was in very fine company at the symposium, as seen by this list: Hong Kong Children’s Choir (China), conducted by Kathy Fokk…
It pays to be on the distribution list for one of the best local music blogs in Hamilton. I’m talking about Cut From Steel. The creator of Cut From Steel is plugged into the local indie music scene like no…
Also shooting the Matapa World Music Festival, along with Ivan Sorensen, was Vern White. Here is a collection of his work. H’Sao photo: Vern White H’Sao photo: Vern White H’Sao photo: Vern White H’Sao photo: Vern White Bando…
All photos by Ivan Sorensen Used with permission Som Bit’s Arturo Cipriano Izquierdo (woodwinds) and Josue Vishnu Madera (bass) Dancing likes nobody’s watching Chris McKhool Tomi Swick H’Sao H’Sao Trinity Mpho Saltarello Saltarello …
By Shiona Mackenzie “Why not Hamilton?” Filimone Mabjaia smiles. “This is an amazing city with a lot going on, but people sometimes live in isolated pockets and don’t have the chance to get to know each other. “I appreciate connecting…
I would characterize the week as a happy college reunion. Around 100+ mature adults got their mojos back. Each evening the faculty concerts elicited real joy from attendees. The kind of joy that comes from the recognition you have rejoined…
I got one answer here in Louisville Kentucky. I’m surrounded by jazz fans who play, obsessive amateurs whose life revolves around playing the music they love. Doctors Truck drivers Retirees Music teachers Pastry makers (no kidding) Software engineers Lawyers Students…
First day of playing in Louisville. They put me in a group way above my level. Got my ass kicked good. Regained my dignity during the jam session. I learned a lot about drumming today. And about myself. A big…
What will happen when a pianist/educator takes up the sticks and heads back to jazz school? Daily blog posts from the Jamey Aebersold Jazz Workshop at the University of Louisville. ————————————————- Last night I enjoyed a pint with other adult…