MUSIC

There is something almost radical, in today’s maximalist jazz landscape, about choosing less. For Samuel Torres—a musician whose résumé stretches from symphonic works to big band arrangements—the decision to strip everything down to three instruments on  Trio Libre  feels less like an aesthetic experiment than a philosophical pivot. After years of expanding outward, he turns inward, reducing his palette to piano, vibraphone, and congas, and asking a deceptively simple questio

As Christmas settles in and the year exhales toward its close, Jonathan Karrant moves through the holiday season with a mixture of joy, reflection, and quiet introspection. For the acclaimed vocalist—whose career spans grand opera houses, intimate jazz clubs, and some of America’s most respected concert halls—Christmas is not merely a season of performances. It is a return. “Christmas has a way of bringing us back to our beginnings,” Karrant says thoughtfully. Growing up in F

Paris at Christmas does not shout for attention. It lowers its voice. While the grands magasins sparkle and the boulevards hum with shoppers, another Paris opens quietly at dusk — behind heavy wooden doors, beneath vaulted ceilings, where candlelight replaces neon and time seems to soften. During Advent and throughout the holiday season, many of the city’s historic churches become concert venues, welcoming audiences not as spectators but as temporary custodians of beauty, sou

Blending the mysticism of Persian classical music with the universality of global collaboration, maestro Kayhan Kalhor transcends geography and language—inviting audiences into a timeless conversation between cultures. There are few musicians who can make an ancient instrument sing with such intimacy, mystery, and universality as  Kayhan Kalhor , the Iranian master of the  kamancheh —a bowed string instrument that has echoed through Persian courts and villages for centuries.

Julien Dassin—son of the legendary French-American singer Joe Dassin—is bringing his heartfelt tribute concert Salut! Julien Dassin sings Joe Dassin to audiences across North America this spring.

David Serero, a trailblazing director and artist, has dedicated his career to fostering inclusivity and cultural representation. Known...

Quentin Andrianasitera has always had an ear and a feel for the power of sound. From the age of six, when he first touched a piano, to...

France has always been a magnet for creative minds seeking inspiration, freedom, and cultural enrichment. From its historic streets and artistic traditions to its embrace of individuality, the country has provided a sanctuary for many American artists. Here, we explore the lives of 10 iconic American actors and singers whose journeys were deeply intertwined with France, revealing how the country shaped their art, careers, and personal lives.

I had the pleasure of interviewing Caroline Loeb, a multi-talented artist renowned for her captivating performances. Her portrayal of...