On Improvisation – Bobby McFerrin
Bobby McFerrin talks about the importance of improvisation.
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Kronos Quartet – Ram Narayan / Raga Mishra Bhairavi
Kronos Quartet played this last night during their concert in Portland, Maine.
Kronos Quartet – Purple Haze
Kronos Quartet is know for showcasing cutting edge contemporary classical music and for genre-bending performances complete with prerecorded sound and light shows rarely (if ever) found in classical performances. They bring a new life and vigor to the both the the form and the medium.
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How Architecture Helped Music Evolve – David Byrne
As his career grew, David Byrne went from playing CBGB to Carnegie Hall. He asks: Does the venue make the music? From outdoor drumming to Wagnerian operas to arena rock, he explores how context has pushed musical innovation.
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The True Power Of The Performing Arts – Ben Cameron
Arts administrator and live-theater fan Ben Cameron looks at the state of the live arts — asking: How can the magic of live theater, live music, live dance compete with the always-on Internet? At TEDxYYC, he offers a bold look forward.
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