Stories about All Ears
DJ Spooky spins the Web in YBCA’s ‘Quantopia’
The electronic music wiz speaks about his new multimedia performance, which explores the history and effects of the Internet.
Somi sings of Harlem immigrants (and gentrification’s effects) on ‘Petite Afrique’
Jazz and global sounds combine on acclaimed artist's latest, reflecting her journey between Africa and New York.
Review: A very full evening with Erykah Badu at the Warfield
The Neo-Soul goddess took her sweet time, but once she let her hair down there was no stopping her.
“Buildings demolished on your cellphone”: Ratskin Records’ experimental resilience
Through Ghost Ship tragedy to 183-song release, Michael Dadonna's label delivers interesting music from diverse players.
After the mudslides, Kendra McKinley’s musical dispatch from ‘Big Sur Island’
For 'Henry Miller Memorial Library Sessions' EP, local singer-songwriter took Joni Mitchell, relative isolation as guides.
Old school Chinatown funk? 50 years of Jest Jammin’ with Rev. Norman Fong
From the turbulent, racist '60s to next week's Chinatown CDC fundraiser, the band keeps the Motown hits coming.
Hold, please, for Text Me Records
Local label honcho Patrick Brown on his eclectic roster, collaborative DIY model, and the lasting influence of Soulja Boy
Making noise and empowering girls: 15 years of Women’s Audio Mission
Founder Terri Winston speaks about educating young women in recording studio technology—and WAM's big fundraising bash, coming September 21.
Opera singer Russell Thomas on diversity, drive, and ‘Roberto Devereux’
Starring in SF Opera's latest, the tenor calls on arts institutions to "look to their communities" for talent that attracts audiences.
A swell wave of female talent rolls in with TIDES
Vibrant showcase of local, women-led bands and visual artists with a charitable twist comes to El Rio August 29.