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Serge & Friends has found its niche over the past several years in Manhattan, headlining some stellar and sought-after venues in the city. Co-Creator and Headliner, Serge Clivio, along with Music Director and Co-Creator, Mike Stapleton, put together live shows that chronicle Clivio's diverse musical upbringing through personal stories and duets with talented friends. Admirably, Clivio has taken his own obstacles in life and used these shows (and now album) as a platform to give back to Cancer Research. Here, in SERGE AND FRIENDS (Vol. 1-3): The Recording Sessions, Clivio and Stapleton diary their favorite highlights from the first 3 iterations of the series, through 14 hand-picked tracks.

Serge Clivio Releases SERGE AND FRIENDS Album

Os do Fondo da Barra – BâNZô (Os do Fondo da Barra, 2024) The Os do Fondo da Barra (OFB) is a Galician music group from northwestern Spain that originated within the Cultural Association Xacarandaina in the city of A Coruña. This association has been active for 45 years, serving as one of the main pillars of the region’s folklore due to its efforts in the recovery of Galician Cultural Heritage. OFB includes 15 male members who perform s expressive, emotive and joyful songs collected from across the Galician territory, aiming to represent the time-honored male songs of Galicia’s intangible art.

Os do Fondo da Barra Honors the Male Vocal Tradition of Galicia

Gospel music has long served as a powerful expression of faith, hope, and resilience within the African American religious experience and beyond. From its roots in spirituals and hymns sung by enslaved Africans, gospel music has evolved into a vibrant genre that uplifts and inspires millions worldwide. This article explores the timeless appeal and enduring significance of the Top Most Popular 15 Best Gospel Songs of All Time, showcasing the voices and messages that have touched hearts across generations. From soul-stirring classics that resonate with themes of redemption and salvation to contemporary anthems of praise and worship, each song on this list has left an indelible mark on the gospel music landscape.

15 Best Gospel Songs of All Time

Bad Shabbos is going to go down in cinematic history as one of the funniest films to ever take place during a Shabbos dinner. Meeting the family that your child is marrying into can be stressful. The stress only increases is a child is converting and said family is a religious Jewish family. Let’s not kid ourselves–it is a stressful event for everyone! Add accidental manslaughter into the mix and just about anything that can go wrong will go wrong. Maybe it’s just my sense of humor but once the laughs start up, they never stop! If I watched it by myself, I can only imagine how the audience would respond in a communal environment.

Bad Shabbos – Tribeca 2024

The Andy Griffith Show was never afraid to try something new. Luckily, in the 1960s, television shows were allowed to be patient and develop into something great. Nowadays, if a show doesn't connect immediately, it risks cancellation. However, The Andy Griffith Show was given the time to mature throughout its first two seasons. While Sheriff Taylor's character began as more of a caricature, the creators and star later grew to realize the perfect way to present him. Andy wasn't meant to be the comedic relief; he was the voice of reason off of whom the wackier characters bounced.

Ernest T. Bass: Why the mountain madman was only in a few episodes

Art and music video director CHILD has established a reputation for creating visually stunning and narratively compelling videos, all while keeping their identity a secret. Known for their unique style that blends cinematic elements with innovative storytelling, the art director has worked with some of the biggest names in music, elevating songs through their artistic lens. CHILD’s work has earned critical acclaim and recognition, including a “Director of the Year” nomination at the upcoming BET Awards 2024.

BET Awards 2024: See Why CHILD is Everyone's Favorite Music Video Director

Acclaimed singer, songwriter, and actor Joshua Bassett returns with his latest single, “Dancing With Tears In My Eyes." The track arrives on the heels of “The Golden Years,” the first offering from Bassett’s upcoming debut album. Pre-save The Golden Years, arriving July 26, HERE. Bassett’s upcoming...

Joshua Bassett Releases New Single 'Dancing With Tears in My Eyes'

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As she preps for her new chapter she's stopping by New Orleans for an unforgettable experience. We were introduced to JT as one-half of the dynamic rap duo City Girls. Now, as a solo superstar, she continues to impress with her unique aesthetic and unshakable confidence. Billboard has already appointed the Miami-bred MC as one of the hottest female rappers of the moment. This year, she dominated the Hot 100 with her rumbling anthem “OKAY” and set the club circuit on fire with her celebrated JT’s Coming Tour and now she’s coming to GU Kickback.

Essence Festival 2024: JT Is Bringing City Cinderella Flavor To GU Kickback

Christian gospel singers are vocalists who specialize in gospel music, a genre rooted in Christian faith and worship. Their powerful, emotive performances are characterized by strong vocal harmonies, soulful melodies, and profound lyrics that often reflect themes of hope, redemption, and praise. They draw from diverse musical influences, including spirituals, hymns, and contemporary Christian music, creating a rich tapestry of sound that inspires and uplifts audiences. Gospel singers frequently perform in churches, concerts, and religious events, their music serving as both a form of worship and a means of sharing the Christian message with the world.

15 Best Christian Gospel Singers of All Time

1 Is an Immersive Production of THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA Coming to New York?. YouTubers Michael Korte & Bryson Campers are back with another thrilling video, which pays tribute to some of the 'underrated' throwback Disney Classics with unforgettable vocal performances and thrilling arrangements. Some songs include Once Upon A Dream from Sleeping Beauty and Out There from The Hunchback of Notre Dame.

Video: Michael Korte Releases Disney Song Medley Featuring Broadway Alum

Twyla Tharp is a legend in the world of dance. She’s danced and choreographed professionally for nearly 60 years. Tharp is 82 and she’s still working just as hard as ever. She has a new show that she choreographed – How Long Blues. When we spoke to Twyla she had just written a book called Keep it Moving: Lessons for the Rest of Your Life. We’re thrilled to revisit this conversation. She’s one of the most insightful, hilarious, and sassy guests we’ve ever had on the show.

Choreographer Twyla Tharp

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From the dynamic duo who created Bohemia, Seattle Vice, and The Fairy’s Bottom comes a new show that transports us back to the Northwest’s heyday - the 1990s. Mark Siano and Opal Peachey invite audiences to witness Twin Peep Show, a new cabaret and musical hybrid specifically designed for Seattle's opulent underground concert hall, The Triple Door. Join us in the Red Room, where your enigmatic host regales you with pleasures, fears, and well-kept secrets. Fans of the 90’s cult classic TV Show Twin Peaks will delight in the nostalgia, but there is something for everyone in this evening filled with burlesque, big voices, acrobatics, and a rockin’ live band covering the tunes that put the Northwest on the map.

TWIN PEEP SHOW Comes to Seattle in July

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Alley’s holiday tradition, A Christmas Carol, is set to return this season! This holiday favorite promises a dazzling Christmas feast featuring the Alley's Resident Acting Company. New Resident Artist Amber D. Gray was the Associate Director for A Christmas Carol, originally adapted and directed by Rob Melrose, in 2022 and 2023. She will now direct the 2024 remount. Resident Acting Company member David Rainey returns as Ebenezer Scrooge for the eighth time at the Alley.

David Rainey to Return as Ebenezer Scrooge in A CHRISTMAS CAROL at Alley Theatre This Holiday Season

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James Beaman is fabulously himself in his new solo show, Lived Experience. The show, which kicked off Pride 2024 with a one-night-only show at the Upper West Side’s Triad Theater on June 1st at 7 pm, takes a tongue-in-cheek look at everything from Gen Z’s and millennial’s obsession with “safety” and trigger words to Beaman’s own life and long career in acting, cabaret and drag performance. This was a reprise of the show, which Beaman also performed last October.

Review: James Beaman Is Full of Love & Laughter in LIVED EXPERIENCE at the Triad

Davis, Ricky Alexander (alto and clarinet), trombonist Josh Holcomb, banjoist Jared Engel, Andy Schumm (a great cornetist who is heard here with one exception on piano), bass-saxophonist Jay Rattman, and drummer Colin Hancock form a group that has the ability to sound a bit like a Frank Trumbauer unit with Bix Beiderbecke, Red Nichols’ Five Pennies of the ’20s, a smaller version of the California Ramblers, Paul Whiteman, or an unknown contemporary of those bands.

The New Wonders • Steppin’ Out

1 Is an Immersive Production of THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA Coming to New York?. Renaissance Theatre Company’s production of From Here, which is currently running through August 11 at The Pershing Square Signature Center, is offering rush tickets for $33 ($25 + $8 TodayTix fee) on TodayTix. The tickets are available on a first come, first serve basis and they will go on sale at 9am when the show is in performances.

FROM HERE to Launch Rush Ticket Policy

One of the most influential figures in roots music, Tony Trischka, master of the five-string, shows us how he does it on “Chinese Breakdown,” from his latest album, “Earl Jam: A Tribute to Earl Scruggs.” The banjo is a Deering with a mahogany neck, quilted-maple resonator, and radiused fretboard with 24 frets. “The inlays are made of Dichrolam and based on the art-nouveau designs of Czechoslovakian artist Alphonse Mucha,” he tells us. “It’s unique in that it has angled bracket tone enhancers on each side of the neck, where it meets the pot.” Catch our review of the album in the June issue. Read Now!

Banjo Master Tony Trischka Plays “Chinese Breakdown”

Emmy Award-nominated singer, songwriter, and composer Ingrid Michaelson has released a brand new single, “Backyard,” from her upcoming traditional pop album on her Cabin 24 label, For the Dreamers. The song, now streaming everywhere, takes listeners back to the days of Frank Sinatra and Judy Garland, with a modern cinematic sensibility, and showcases the pure, delicate tone that has become synonymous with Michaelson’s name. The album, which will be released on August 23, is available for pre-order digitally and on vinyl/CD.

Listen: Ingrid Michaelson Releases New Single 'Backyard'

1 Photos: Get a First Look at GATSBY World Premiere at A.R.T. Week 3 of this year’s Jacob’s Pillow Dance Festival will welcome the acclaimed Ballet du Grand Théâtre de Genève, returning from Switzerland to Jacob’s Pillow for the first time in over a decade. The company will present a full program of works by Artistic Director and groundbreaking Belgian and Moroccan choreographer, Sidi Larbi Cherkaoui, including Faun and the U.S. debut of Noetic, in the Ted Shawn Theatre from Wednesday, July 10 to Sunday July, 14.

Jacob's Pillow Dance Festival Reveals Week Three Programming

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When Carlos López talks about "Like Water for Chocolate," the ballet, his eyes look dreamy, and his face starts to change colors. He is proud and can't wait for the audience to see the "magnificent" work his beloved company, the American Ballet Theatre (ABT), will put on stage this July. But behind his emotional reaction, there is more.

Carlos López: Latino pride and "Like Water for Chocolate" at the American Ballet Theatre in New York City - Interview

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Sharp & Fine to Premiere A DETECTIVE STORY in October at Z Space

Sharp & Fine, a contemporary dance company known for its original experiments in theatrical storytelling, has announced its newest work, A Detective Story, premiering October 18...

Sharp & Fine to Premiere A DETECTIVE STORY in October at Z Space

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