A description of the noted 12 piece orchestra in New York’s Capital Region, Alex Torres and His Latin Orchestra.
Folk and Traditional Music
Voices of New York
A portrait of musician George Ward and his body of work that highlights the Erie Canal in song.
Upstate
Folk songs relating to wildlife encounters.
The Market on Saturday Night
Essay about the 19th century Edward Harrigan song, “The Market on Saturday Night.”
Voices of New York: Maxwell Kofi Donkor & Sankofa Drum and Dance Ensemble
A biographical portrait of Maxwell Kofi Donkor and the Sankofa Drum and Dance Ensemble, in an interview format.
Artist Spotlight: Bill Smith
A biographical portrait of folk musician and raconteur, Bill Smith.
Echoes of Familiar Rhythms: Puerto Rican & Garifuna Drums
Similarities – both musical and historical – between the Puerto Rican and Garifuna communities in New York City is examined.
Voices of New York: Dan Berggren
A profile of folk musician, Dan Berggren
New York and the Sea
A look at a few songs relating to 19th century New York City in this column about songs.
Dialogues with Time
A biographical sketch by a Ukrainian born painter, composer, and lutenist discussing cultural memory.
Yuri Yunakov: 2011 National Heritage Fellow
A biographical essay on 2011 NEA National Heritage Award Winner musician, Yuri Yunakov