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Anne Harris blues and roots singer songwriter violinist

Blues & Roots Artist Anne Harris on Alchemy, Music, and Improv

“I made a very concerted deal with myself that I wanted to take the instrument the route of improvisation in the idioms of American roots music, folk music, Americana, blues.”

The Moulin Rouge, the famous French cabaret (Photo: Franck Vervial)

Michael San Gabino | November 1, 2018

Wilkommen, Bienvenue, and Welcome: Explore the First Chicago Paris Cabaret Connexion

Associated Press | November 1, 2018

Opera singer David Daniels denies sexual assault allegation

Associated Press | October 31, 2018

Cello star Yo-Yo Ma to perform at WWI Armistice ceremonies

The Well-Tempered Election Analyst: How Arnon Mishkin prepares (with a little help from Bach)

Candice Agree | February 28, 2020

Arnon Mishkin has been called a data ninja, analyzing exit polls and explaining shifting voting blocs. How then does he prepare for the grueling hours ahead on the day and night of a Presidential Election? He plays the cello.

Three Faiths Connected Through Music: ‘O, Jerusalem!’ With Apollo’s Fire

Lisa Flynn | February 28, 2020

Does a city have its own distinctive musical style? The early music ensemble Apollo’s Fire and artistic director Jeannette Sorrell explore that question with their upcoming Chicago-area performance, “O Jerusalem! Crossroads of Three Faiths."

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