Concert saxophonist Ashu, age 25, has continually defied conventions winning major international and national competitions traditionally won by pianists and violinists.  He made his recital debut at Carnegie Hall’s Weill Hall in New York and, at age 16, made his concerto debut at DAR Constitution Hall in Washington, D.C.  Since then, concerto and recital performances  [Read More]

“Authentic.” “Timeless.” “Harmonious.” “Exhilarating.” Any or all of these adjectives could describe the folk-rock sound created by Sarah Lee Guthrie and Johnny Irion (eye-ree-un). The musical richness and psychological depth of their collaborations is irrefutable proof that the disarming granddaughter of Woody/daughter of Arlo and the prodigious South Carolinian quite naturally bring out the best  [Read More]

“One of the most talented and imaginative artists working in music — any music — today.” – The Los Angeles Times A product of America’s rich aural folk tradition as well as being a Classical and Flamenco music student in his formative years, violinist and composer Mark O’Connor is widely recognized as one of the  [Read More]

This hot female trio hails from New York, offering bluegrass and old time music spiced with lush three-part harmonies, exceptional musicianship, and apparently boundless energy. Laurie MacAllister and Abbie Gardner, plus newest member Molly Venter, have a lot of fun on stage, and it’s contagious. The Boston Globe commented that “what is most striking is  [Read More]

  The Kennedys are an American folk-rock band, consisting of husband and wife Pete and Maura Kennedy. Their first album, River of Fallen Stars, was released under the name “Pete and Maura Kennedy”; they released all subsequent albums as “The Kennedys”. They met in Austin, Texas in 1992, when Pete Kennedy was playing in Nanci  [Read More]

Svetlana Gorokhovich and Liliya Khobotkova playing four hand piano are ideal interpreters of Valery Gavirlin’s and Sergei Rachmaninoff’s piano music. They are sisters, and their musical values and sympathies were shaped in a musical household. Both attended the School for Musically Gifted Students in Kazan, Russia and both went on to earn advanced degrees: Liliya,  [Read More]

David Bromberg is an American multi-instrumentalist, singer, and songwriter. He is known for his quirky, humorous lyrics, and the ability to play rhythm and lead guitar at the same time. In 2008, he was nominated for a Grammy Award. Often referred to as a musician’s musician throughout his career, David Bromberg has spent almost as  [Read More]

Tom Chapin, dubbed “one of the great personalities in contemporary folk music” by The New York Times, is a beloved singer-songwriter, storyteller and multi-instrumentalist who continues to be a strong voice and positive presence in a precarious world. Chapin’s live performances engage the hearts, minds and imaginations of children and adults alike. Parents Magazine says,  [Read More]

          Steve Wallace, Tenor, from New York City will perform with Dr. Adele Allen, Pianist, in the opening concert of the 2010-2011 Arts Alive Concert Series at Tillett Gardens in St. Thomas, USVI.  These two performers will present operatic arias, German lieder, art songs, and spirituals in the outdoor theatre.  In  [Read More]

Bella Hristova Violinist Bella Hristova is a prominent soloist, recitalist, and chamber musician.  Hristova’s playing has been described by the New Zealand Herald as “a taste of heaven, effortlessly spun from charged lyricism to a fearlessly delivered Heifetz cadenza”. Born to musical parents in the small city of Pleven, Bulgaria, Bella Hristova began violin studies  [Read More]