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!
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Reduced Shakespeare’s Book Makes “Best Shakespeare Books for Children” list
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
Black Violin Nominated for a 2021 Grammy Award!
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!
Trout Fishing in America To Receive Lifetime Achievement Award from Arkansas Arts Council
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 Nominated for a Latin Grammy® Award
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
Reduced Shakespeare Company Featured in Dramatists Magazine
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
Brené features Gina Chavez & Carrie Rodriguez on her Podcast
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
Legendary Songwriter Jimmy Webb On Streaming Concerts Amidst COVID-19, Monterey Pop And The 52 Years Since ‘Wichita Lineman’
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’
Glen Campbell’s Recording of JIMMY WEBB’s “Wichita Lineman” Inducted Into National Recording Registry of the Library of Congress
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
Robin Spielberg’s LOVE STORY debuts on Billboard Chart
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
Black Violin Releases New Album, “TAKE THE STAIRS” – appears on THE TODAY SHOW
# 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
TIEMPO LIBRE – Bolero & Bach Bring Arts & Ideas Home
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 on PBS! Airing Nationwide Now!
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!
Velvet Caravan wins “BEST OF SAVANNAH”
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”
Trout Fishing in America Celebrates 40 Years with LIVE CD
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
Jimmy Webb – New CD, “Slipcover”
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 Wins Two Austin Music Awards!
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!
Gina Chavez’ New Music Video for “Heaven Knows” – Billboard Interview
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’s PBS Special Now Airing!
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!
Robin Spielberg new album charts on Billboard
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
Gina Chavez Featured on NPR – new single released!
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!
Peter Gros on KELLY & RYAN show!
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 covers Jimmy Webb’s WICHITA LINEMAN at the County Music Awards—track of live performance released
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
Black Violin Recipient of the Lied Center IMPACT Award
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
Black Violin Featured in US OPEN Ad Campaign
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
JIMMY WEBB ON A SOLD-OUT TOUR IN AUSTRALIA
“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
Jimmy Webb to Play Carnegie Hall in Celebration of “The Cake and the Rain” – All Star Line-Up Announced
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
Jimmy Webb Honored at the American County Music Awards
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