Black Violin featured on CNN!
Musicians Kev Marcus and Wil Baptiste, aka the classical/hip hop hybrid duo Black Violin, bring a message of unity and hope to audiences of all… Read More »Black Violin featured on CNN!
Musicians Kev Marcus and Wil Baptiste, aka the classical/hip hop hybrid duo Black Violin, bring a message of unity and hope to audiences of all… Read More »Black Violin featured on CNN!
The Reduced Shakespeare Company intriguing, imaginative, fun and informative POP-UP book, “Pop-Up Shakespeare,” tops the list of “Best Shakespeare Books for Children” from theschoolrun.com (£16,… Read More »Reduced Shakespeare’s Book Makes “Best Shakespeare Books for Children” list
The Florida-based classical/hip-hop group Black Violin, featuring violinist Kevin Sylvester and violist Wilner Baptiste (who go by Kev Marcus and Wil B), was nominated in… Read More »Black Violin Nominated for a 2021 Grammy Award!
The Arkansas Arts Council, a division of Arkansas Heritage, is pleased to announce the recipients of the 2021 Governor’s Arts Awards. Since 1991, the annual… Read More »Trout Fishing in America To Receive Lifetime Achievement Award from Arkansas Arts Council
Gina Chavez, who just received her first-ever Latin Grammy Awards nomination for her 2020 release La Que Manda, releases new music video “Ella” today.… Read More »Gina Chavez Nominated for a Latin Grammy® Award
Since its pass-the-hat origins in 1981, the Reduced Shakespeare Company has created ten world-renowned stage shows, two television specials, several failed TV pilots, and numerous… Read More »Reduced Shakespeare Company Featured in Dramatists Magazine
“Someone is Standing Outside” 2020 Thelma Houston and Jimmy Webb Here is the backstory on this “call to kindness”: Longtime friends Jimmy Webb and Thelma… Read More »Jimmy Webb Releases New Video/Single with Thelma Houston
Brené with Gina Chavez and Carrie Rodriguez on the Heart and Soul of Music Brené with Gina Chavez and Carrie Rodriguez on the Heart and… Read More »Brené features Gina Chavez & Carrie Rodriguez on her Podcast
As concert tours were canceled or postponed indefinitely following the onset of the coronavirus pandemic, artists have been forced to find new ways to connect… Read More »Legendary Songwriter Jimmy Webb On Streaming Concerts Amidst COVID-19, Monterey Pop And The 52 Years Since ‘Wichita Lineman’
JIMMY WEBB MUSIC IS PROUD TO ANNOUNCE: GLEN CAMPBELL’S RECORDING OF JIMMY WEBB’S “WICHITA LINEMAN” INDUCTED INTO NATIONAL RECORDING REGISTRY OF THE LIBRARY OF CONGRESS… Read More »Glen Campbell’s Recording of JIMMY WEBB’s “Wichita Lineman” Inducted Into National Recording Registry of the Library of Congress
Love Story is pianist/composer/arranger Robin Spielberg’s 19th recording. The album debuted on Billboard’s Classical Crossover chart at #11 this week. It is her 2nd recording… Read More »Robin Spielberg’s LOVE STORY debuts on Billboard Chart
What a night! We booked Black Violin to perform at this year’s Governor’s Ball in Hollywood. The ball is the big Oscar “after party,” where… Read More »Kosson Talent Goes to the Oscars! Black Violin Performs at The Governor’s Ball
This is Larry Kosson and Robin Spielberg’s 20th year at the APAP conference! You will find us at booth #1029/Americas Hall I during exhibit hours,… Read More »Kosson Talent Celebrates 20 Years at APAP 2020|SONS OF MYSTRO & THE TARTAN TERRORS TO PERFORM
# 1 Classical # 1 Classical Crossover # 7 Top New Artists # 9 Hip Hop and R&B Top 100 Billboard Overall Chart BLACK VIOLIN… Read More »Black Violin Releases New Album, “TAKE THE STAIRS” – appears on THE TODAY SHOW
A few ears pricked up when the groups onstage started remixing Bach. By the time a sax cut into a prelude in C Minor, people… Read More »TIEMPO LIBRE – Bolero & Bach Bring Arts & Ideas Home
Gina Chavez’s PBS SPECIAL, “Gina Chavez: Live at The Kate” is now airing nation wide. A must-see episode! Twelve-time Austin Music Award winner Gina Chavez… Read More »Gina Chavez on PBS! Airing Nationwide Now!
Once again Velvet Caravan was named “Best Jazz Band in Savannah” for the 5th year in a row! Below is a review by Joshua Peacock… Read More »Velvet Caravan wins “BEST OF SAVANNAH”
On January 19th, 2019, Keith Grimwood and Ezra Idlet kicked off their 40th year as Trout Fishing in America by recording two sold-out shows for… Read More »Trout Fishing in America Celebrates 40 Years with LIVE CD
Grammy-winning American songwriter and arranger, composer/ singer JimmyWebb announces his new album SlipCover available on May 17 on S-Curve Records/BMG. “SlipCover” pays tribute to ten of Webb’s friends… Read More »Jimmy Webb – New CD, “Slipcover”
Gina Chavez is now a 10-time winner in the Austin Music Awards! This week she picked up two awards: BEST FEMALE VOCALIST and BEST LATIN.… Read More »Gina Chavez Wins Two Austin Music Awards!
Kosson Talent’s 3rd Annual “Night at the Iridium” will be held on Friday, January 4th. Talent Buyers are cordially invited to attend. The evening’s line-up… Read More »Kosson Talent’s “Night at the Iridium” to be held during APAP 2019 in New York City on Friday, 1/4/19
Gina Chavez Gives a Peek Inside Her Wedding With ‘Heaven Knows’ Video: Premiere 7/13/2018 by Gary Graff Gina Chavez’s wedding video has an afterlife beyond showing it… Read More »Gina Chavez’ New Music Video for “Heaven Knows” – Billboard Interview
Black Violin performed live from THE KATE, which is being broadcast on PBS stations throughout the US! Black Violin recently performed two sold out shows… Read More »Black Violin’s PBS Special Now Airing!
It may have taken 25 years and 18 releases, but Robin Spielberg, roster artist and partner/founder of Kosson Talent, has finally charted on Billboard. Her… Read More »Robin Spielberg new album charts on Billboard
Austin-based singer/songwriter Gina Chavez has always worn her emotions on her sleeve. Her deeply felt ruminations on things like identity, love, life, fun and joy have made… Read More »Gina Chavez Featured on NPR – new single released!
Kosson Talent will once again kick off APAP with a special night at the Iridium Jazz Club. Featured in the line-up Thursday, January 11th… Read More »Kosson Talent Hosts 2nd Annual A NIGHT AT THE IRIDIUM During APAP 2018!
Peter Gros (of Mutual and Omaha’s Wild Kingdom) appeared on Kelly & Ryan this past week and brought along some baby animals you just have… Read More »Peter Gros on KELLY & RYAN show!
Little Big Town delivered an emotional tribute to the late Glen Campbell by delivering a poignant rendition of one of his biggest hits: “Wichita Lineman,” during… Read More »Little Big Town covers Jimmy Webb’s WICHITA LINEMAN at the County Music Awards—track of live performance released
Gina Chavez and her band was selected to showcase at North Carolina’s ARTSMARKET 2017. Chavez’s passionate collection of bilingual songs take audiences on a journey… Read More »Gina Chavez Selected to Perform JURIED SHOWCASE at Artsmarket 2017 in Durham, NC
Announcing the Lied Center IMPACT Award Winners The Lied Center of Kansas is proud to announce Black Violin and Deborah Woodall Routledge as the recipients… Read More »Black Violin Recipient of the Lied Center IMPACT Award
It’s US Open time! This year when you see tv ads promoting this year’s tennis tournament, you will seeing and hearing Black Violin as well!… Read More »Black Violin Featured in US OPEN Ad Campaign
“Fresh off the 50th anniversary all-star concert at Carnegie Hall celebrating the music of Jimmy Webb, Jimmy set off on a solo tour of Australia.… Read More »JIMMY WEBB ON A SOLD-OUT TOUR IN AUSTRALIA
Ashley Campbell, Toby Keith and Dwight Yoakam will represent country in an all-star tribute to Grammy-winning hit-maker Jimmy Webb on May 3 at Carnegie Hall… Read More »Jimmy Webb to Play Carnegie Hall in Celebration of “The Cake and the Rain” – All Star Line-Up Announced
Larry Kosson will be traveling to the SXSW Festival in March to participate in a music industry panel discussion. The session, “Programming Intimate Spaces” will… Read More »Larry Kosson to Speak at SXSW 2017
Kosson Talent is excited to announce some wonderful showcase performances that will be happening during the APAP 2017 conference. Reservations are required so please make… Read More »APAP 2017 Showcases Announced!
The premiere of Pitch on FOX aired on 9/8. We are thrilled for Black Violin–their music is a part of this series. Here is a scene depicting the character, Ginny… Read More »Black Violin Scores the Music For The New FOX TV Show, “PITCH”
The most anticipated moment of the 10th annual ACM Honors actually passed without controversy, as Miranda Lambert accepted the inaugural ACM Merle Haggard Spirit Award.… Read More »Jimmy Webb Honored at the American County Music Awards
Did a screaming, hairy armadillo just amble into the middle of reported tensions between Kelly Ripa and Michael Strahan? Toward the end of Thursday’s Live With… Read More »Peter Gros & His Furry Friend Help Ease a Little Tension on the Kelly & Michael Show…
We are excited to announce that Velvet Caravan has signed on with Kosson Talent. Rooted in the Gypsy Jazz/Gypsy Swing and Latin Swing styles, this… Read More »Velvet Caravan Signs with KOSSON TALENT!
We congratulate Jimmy Webb on the honor of the Poet’s Award, from The Academy of Country Music. They just announced yesterday this Special Award for… Read More »Jimmy Webb to Receive the Poet’s Award from the Academy of Country Music
On Grammy night, Black Violin appeard on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon with Lil Wayne, 2 Chainz and the LEGENDARY The Roots crew! Watch the full… Read More »Black Violin on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon
This Wonderful Life is a one-man play beautifully acted by Jeremy Kendall. Based on the iconic 1946 holiday favorite film, It’s a Wonderful Life, the… Read More »Kosson Talent Signs “THIS WONDERFUL LIFE” starring Jeremy Kendall
Kosson Talent is a proud sponsor of the APAP 2016 conference, to be held this January at the New York Hilton in New York City.… Read More »Kosson Talent Sponsors Association of Performing Arts Presenters Conference 2016 – Pushcart Players Showcasing New Production at the Conference
Black Violin recently met 19-year old phenom Alessia Cara in Los Angeles, and when she heard Kev and Wil performing she was blown away—so much… Read More »Black Violin on the Ellen DeGeneres Show!
The opening and title track to Stereotypes, the major-label debut by Black Violin, serves as a mission statement for an ambitious and groundbreaking group. Wil… Read More »Black Violin – new CD on Universal Classics
“The husband-and-wife team of LARRY KOSSON and ROBIN SPIELBERG have launched KOSSON TALENT, with a roster that includes Black Violin, Jimmy Webb, Dala, Trout Fishing… Read More »Kosson Talent Featured in Fall Issue of Inside Arts
By David Wild : “Like a lot of people around the world, I have been listening to and loving the extraordinary music of Glen Campbell… Read More »CNN will air “I’ll Be Me”, a Documentary on Glen Campbell featuring the songs of JIMMY WEBB
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE contact: Larry Kosson 717/227-0060 Larry Kosson and Robin Spielberg are proud to announce their new agency, Kosson Talent. The married couple, who… Read More »Welcome! Larry Kosson & Robin Spielberg Launch Kosson Talent!
Larry Kosson will serve on the SXSW panel, “In the Wings: Programming Performing Arts Centers.” In the changing landscape of touring, performing arts centers (PACs)… Read More »Larry Kosson to Serve on SXSW Panel
IPAY’s Artistic Development Award celebrates the life, work, and ideals of Colleen Toohey Porter.Colleen, who passed away last year,was a tireless advocate for artists and… Read More »Kosson Talent Supports the Colleen Porter Fund
Robin Spielberg’s American Tapestry was selected to showcase at the inaugural Mid-Atlantic Performing Arts Conference to be held in Lancaster, PA this month. The trio… Read More »American Tapestry Showcasing at Mid-Atlantic Performing Arts Conference 11/10
Jimmy Webb, Paul Shaffer, Wil Lee and the 23-piece CBS Orchestra blew the “roof” off with an epic performance of the iconic “MacArthur Park” (composed… Read More »Jimmy Webb on The Late Show with David Letterman Performing “MacArthur Park”
Robin Spielberg, a renowned contemporary pianist and composer, tells a very personal story about the healing power of music. Her experiences inspired her to share… Read More »Robin Spielberg Gives a Powerful TEDx Talk
The Lantos Foundation for Human Rights and Justice awarded the 2013 Lantos Human Rights Prize, its highest honor, to Hillary Rodham Clinton. The Former Secretary… Read More »Robin Spielberg’s Music Licensed as Soundtrack to Lantos Foundation Human Rights Prize – Hillary Clinton, Recipient
Jimmy Webb has a new CD hitting the streets this month, “Still Within the Sound of My Voice”. He appeared this week on CBS This… Read More »Jimmy Webb on CBS This Morning
Four-time Grammy nominees Trout Fishing in America has released a brand new CD, Rubber Baby Buggy Bumpers. The recording features tongue twisters, mind-benders, spooky situations… Read More »Trout Fishing in America’s New CD Wins PARENTS CHOICE AWARD!
Larry Kosson was recently interviewed by Marketcircle, the company that creates the software called “Daylite”. Daylite is instrumental in the day-to-day operation of the agency,… Read More »Larry Kosson in Case Study for Marketcircle (interview)
Congratulations to Jimmy Webb on receiving this prestigious international music award! Jimmy Webb to be recipient of the 2012 prestigious Ivor Novello “Special International Award.”… Read More »Jimmy Webb Honored at the Ivor Novello Awards!
Dala’s highly-anticipated album, “BEST DAY” will drop June 5th in the US. The single for the title track is available now. Watch the video trailer… Read More »Dala’s New Single & Video Trailer
Jimmy Webb at the 2011 Country Music Awards (click green title above to see the video!) As part of a tribute to country great Glen… Read More »Jimmy Webb at the Country Music Awards 2011