On Canvas RSS feed for WHYY programming.http://video.whyy.orgen-ushttp://video.whyy.orgFri, 10 Feb 2012 00:47:49 -0500Fri, 10 Feb 2012 00:47:49 -0500http://video.whyy.org/video/2193535053/Mediaeval Baebes began when a group of friends broke into a North London cemetery and sang together, clad in flowing white gowns and crowns of ivy. Setting Medieval text to original scores and playing classical instruments is only the beginning. Their outstanding vocal harmonies help to portray the fairytale whimsy and supernatural allure in a theatrical spectacular.http://video.whyy.org/video/2193535053/02/06/2012The enchanted world of the Mediaeval Baebes offers contemporary sounds of Mediaeval Times.MusicMusicPerforming ArtsPerforming ArtsSegmenthttp://video.whyy.org/video/2192267797/This North Philadelphia native came to jazz piano in his early twenties when he toured with The Woody Herman Band and accompanied Mel Torme. As a music educator and author of two international textbooks, Jimmy Amadie's incredible comeback concert at the Philadelphia Museum of Art will delight.http://video.whyy.org/video/2192267797/02/03/2012Watch Jimmy Amadie's incredible comeback concert at the Philadelphia Museum of Art.MusicMusicPerforming ArtsPerforming ArtsEpisodehttp://video.whyy.org/video/2191387734/This North Philadelphia native came to jazz piano in his early twenties when he toured with The Woody Herman Band and accompanied Mel Torme. His performing career was brought to an abrupt halt by severe tendonitis in both hands. Playing the piano became sheer agony, and Amadie was reduced to improvising only in his head for the next 35 years. Check out Jimmy Amadie's incredible comeback concert.http://video.whyy.org/video/2191387734/01/30/2012Check out Jimmy Amadie's incredible comeback concert.MusicMusicPerforming ArtsPerforming ArtsSegmenthttp://video.whyy.org/video/2180930035/A high-energy celebration of polyphonic rhythms, this group unifies four percussion batteries into one distinct voice. Enjoy the sounds of the Afro Cuban Bata, the Brazilian Samba, the North Indian Tabla and the West African Djembe giving drums their individual voices.http://video.whyy.org/video/2180930035/12/30/2011This high-energy group unifies four percussion batteries into one distinct voiceMusicMusicPerforming ArtsPerforming ArtsEpisodehttp://video.whyy.org/video/2180747133/A high-energy celebration of polyphonic rhythms, this group unifies four percussion batteries into one distinct voice. Enjoy the sounds of the Afro Cuban Bata, the Brazilian Samba, the North Indian Tabla and the West African Djembe giving drums their individual voices.http://video.whyy.org/video/2180747133/12/27/2011This high-energy group unifies four percussion batteries into one distinct voice.MusicMusicPerforming ArtsPerforming ArtsSegmenthttp://video.whyy.org/video/2178981331/Through years of grueling recording and non-stop global touring with indie rock icons like Death Cab for Cutie, evolving their sound as each of their albums is created, the boys have certainly earned a name for themselves among peers and critics alike. In the span of their relatively short career, the band has been described as mixing genres from soul to pop punk.http://video.whyy.org/video/2178981331/12/23/2011Cold War Kids' road to success has been a gradual but rewarding one.MusicMusicPerforming ArtsPerforming ArtsEpisodehttp://video.whyy.org/video/2178094022/Cold War Kids' road to success has been a gradual but rewarding one. Through years of grueling recording and non-stop global touring with indie rock icons like Death Cab for Cutie, evolving their sound as each of their albums is created. In the span of their relatively short career, the band has been described as mixing genres from soul to pop punk.http://video.whyy.org/video/2178094022/12/19/2011Cold War Kids' road to success has been a gradual but rewarding one.MusicMusicPerforming ArtsPerforming ArtsSegmenthttp://video.whyy.org/video/2176908509/As a 3-time Grammy recipient, including the lifetime achievement award, this multi-instrumentalist, songwriter and producer began getting international fame before he was even out of high school. Known for his signature Hammond organ playing, Booker T. continues to leave his mark as one of the architects of American soul music. On Canvas caught up to this veteran at the WXPN summer festival.http://video.whyy.org/video/2176908509/12/16/2011Booker T. continues to leave his mark as one of the architects of American soul music.MusicMusicPerforming ArtsPerforming ArtsEpisodehttp://video.whyy.org/video/2175596015/As a 3-time Grammy recipient, including the lifetime achievement award, this multi-instrumentalist, songwriter and producer began getting international fame before he was even out of high school with his 1962 hit, Green Onions. Known for his signature Hammond organ playing Booker T. continues to leave his mark as one of the architects of American soul music.http://video.whyy.org/video/2175596015/12/12/2011Booker T. continues to leave his mark as one of the architects of American soul music.MusicMusicPerforming ArtsPerforming ArtsSegmenthttp://video.whyy.org/video/2174776014/The Oscuro Quintet is a modern "supergroup" of sorts, ushering in the evolution of tango while respecting its traditional roots. A musical collage of classically trained, adventurous souls pushing tango to where it's never been before: that is the Oscuro Quintet.http://video.whyy.org/video/2174776014/12/09/2011A musical collage of classically trained, adventurous souls pushing tango to new ground.MusicMusicPerforming ArtsPerforming ArtsEpisodehttp://video.whyy.org/video/2174055875/The Oscuro Quintet is a modern "supergroup" of sorts, ushering in the evolution of tango while respecting its traditional roots. The five international members incorporate guitar, grand piano, violin, and more in their creative brand of contemporary tango. A musical collage of classically trained, adventurous souls pushing tango to where it's never been before: that is the Oscuro Quintet.http://video.whyy.org/video/2174055875/12/06/2011A musical collage of classically trained, adventurous souls pushing tango to new places.MusicMusicPerforming ArtsPerforming ArtsSegmenthttp://video.whyy.org/video/2172373238/The High Kings are arguably one of the greatest folk bands to ever emerge from Ireland, selling out shows and going platinum multiple times in the Emerald Isle. Now the dynamic outfit is expanding into the United States. Their blending of traditional folk with modernized rock n' roll is truly something that must be heard, no matter what country you're in.http://video.whyy.org/video/2172373238/12/02/2011The High Kings are arguably one of the greatest folk bands to ever emerge from Ireland.MusicMusicPerforming ArtsPerforming ArtsEpisodehttp://video.whyy.org/video/2171426662/The High Kings are arguably one of the greatest folk band to ever emerge from Ireland, selling out shows and going platinum multiple times in the Emerald Isle. The High Kings' blending of traditional folk with modernized rock n' roll is truly something that must be heard, no matter what country you're in.http://video.whyy.org/video/2171426662/11/28/2011The High Kings are arguably one of the greatest folk band to ever emerge from Ireland.MusicMusicPerforming ArtsPerforming ArtsSegmenthttp://video.whyy.org/video/2168401151/To say that Nicole Atkins has paid her dues to gain recognition in the music world would be a grave understatement. Atkins has surely come a long way in her young life. Often compared to the great Roy Orbison, the singer-songwriter has released two EPs and an album on Columbia records, and even performed on The Late Show with David Letterman and Late Night with Conan O'Brien.http://video.whyy.org/video/2168401151/11/25/2011Often compared to Roy Orbison, the singer-songwriter has released two EPs and an albumMusicMusicPerforming ArtsPerforming ArtsEpisodehttp://video.whyy.org/video/2168401192/From playing in coffeehouses to appearing in commercials, Atkins has come a long way in her young life. Often compared to the great Roy Orbison, the singer-songwriter has released two EPs and an album of her classic-yet-progressive brand of music on Columbia records, and even performed on The Late Show with David Letterman and Late Night with Conan O'Brien.http://video.whyy.org/video/2168401192/11/21/2011Often compared to the great Roy Orbison, the singer has released two EPs and an album.MusicMusicPerforming ArtsPerforming ArtsSegmenthttp://video.whyy.org/video/2168690865/Reggae music has never stopped evolving, but for millions of people, it's still defined by the songs of "Bob Marley and the Wailers" which originally formed in 1969 and sold in excess of 250 million albums worldwide. Aston "Family Man" Barrett, anchor of the band, and original member, uses his old school know-how as he carries on the leadership of the Wailers.http://video.whyy.org/video/2168690865/11/18/2011For millions of people, reggae is defined by the songs of Bob Marley and the Wailers.MusicMusicPerforming ArtsPerforming ArtsEpisodehttp://video.whyy.org/video/2167344809/Reggae music has never stopped evolving, but for millions of people, it's still defined by the songs of "Bob Marley and the Wailers" which originally formed in 1969 and sold in excess of 250 million albums worldwide. Aston "Family Man" Barrett, anchor of the band, and original member, uses his old school know-how as he carries on the leadership of the Wailers.http://video.whyy.org/video/2167344809/11/14/2011For millions of people, reggae is defined by the songs of Bob Marley and the Wailers.MusicMusicPerforming ArtsPerforming ArtsSegmenthttp://video.whyy.org/video/2166501896/When one thinks of New Jersey rock n' roll, typically names like Bruce Springsteen and Bon Jovi come to mind. However, Southside Johnny Lyon is living proof that there are more rock n' roll diamonds in the rough of the Garden State. With his heavily seasoned band, the Asbury Jukes (Steve Van Zandt is an ex-member), Southside Johnny has released over fifteen albums spanning four decades.http://video.whyy.org/video/2166501896/11/11/2011Southside Johnny is proof of more rock n' roll diamonds in the rough of the Garden State.MusicMusicPerforming ArtsPerforming ArtsEpisodehttp://video.whyy.org/video/2165096269/When one thinks of New Jersey rock n' roll, typically names like Bruce Springsteen and Bon Jovi come to mind. However, Southside Johnny Lyon is living proof that the there are diamonds in the rough of the Garden State. With his heavily seasoned band, the Asbury Jukes (Steve Van Zandt is an ex-member), Southside Johnny has released over fifteen albums spanning four decades and counting.http://video.whyy.org/video/2165096269/11/07/2011Southside Johnny is proof that there are more rock n' roll diamonds in the rough of NJ.MusicMusicPerforming ArtsPerforming ArtsSegmenthttp://video.whyy.org/video/2164040383/When Amy Ray and Emily Saliers first met in elementary school in Decatur, Georgia, they never planned to be musical legends. Known mostly for their folk rock musicality, flavors of R&B, soul, rock and country also infiltrate. Besides their success in music, the Indigo Girls are activists for the environment and many other causes.http://video.whyy.org/video/2164040383/11/04/2011When Amy Ray and Emily Saliers met in elementary school, they never planned to be legendsMusicMusicPerforming ArtsPerforming ArtsEpisodehttp://video.whyy.org/video/2163029037/When Amy Ray and Emily Saliers first met in elementary school in Decatur, Georgia, they never planned to be musical legends. Known mostly for their folk rock musicality, flavors of R&B, soul, rock and country also infiltrate. Besides their success in music, the Indigo Girls are activists for the environment and many other causes.http://video.whyy.org/video/2163029037/10/31/2011When Amy Ray and Emily Saliers met in elementary school, they never planned to be legends.MusicMusicPerforming ArtsPerforming ArtsSegmenthttp://video.whyy.org/video/2161508027/The critically-acclaimed and internationally active Kun-Yang Lin Dancers utilize diverse influences from Taiwan, such as calligraphy, martial arts, tai chi and traditional Chinese dance movements expressing these impulses in a thoroughly contemporary way. The dancers draw upon its unique Asian-American perspective to create work that transcends cultural boundaries.http://video.whyy.org/video/2161508027/10/28/2011Lin has developed an unexpected hybrid of Western and Eastern cultures.Performing ArtsPerforming ArtsEpisodehttp://video.whyy.org/video/2157755134/The critically-acclaimed and internationally active Kun-Yang Lin Dancers utilize diverse influences from Taiwan, such as calligraphy, martial arts, tai chi and traditional Chinese dance movements expressing these impulses in a thoroughly contemporary way. The dancers draw upon Asian-American perspective to create work that transcends cultural boundaries.http://video.whyy.org/video/2157755134/10/24/2011Dancers draw upon Asian perspective for work that transcends cultural boundaries.Performing ArtsPerforming ArtsSegmenthttp://video.whyy.org/video/2157755104/The sultry sounds of rhythm & blues artist, Aloe Blacc, has touched audiences internationally since he began taking music seriously in high school. Starting out as a rap artist, Aloe has transcended into an explosive force in the R&B world, with the release of his well known hit, I Need a Dollar. "My purpose for music is positive social change," says California native Aloe Blacc.http://video.whyy.org/video/2157755104/10/21/2011"My purpose for music is positive social change," says California native Aloe Blacc.MusicMusicPerforming ArtsPerforming ArtsEpisodehttp://video.whyy.org/video/2155177286/Starting out as a rap artist, Aloe has transcended into an explosive force in the R&B world, with the release of his well known hit, "I Need a Dollar." "My purpose for music is positive social change," says California native Aloe black. His dance moves and banter with the audience are compliments to the positive force of their lyricism and musicality.http://video.whyy.org/video/2155177286/10/17/2011Beginning as a rap artist, Aloe has transcended into an explosive force in R&B;.MusicMusicPerforming ArtsPerforming ArtsSegmenthttp://video.whyy.org/video/2150884917/Randy Newman is a globally recognized name, having won two Oscars, five Grammys, three Emmys, as well as being an inductee into the Songwriters' Hall of Fame. He is known for scoring films including modern classic children's films Toy Story, A Bug's Life and Monsters, Inc. As a forty-plus year veteran of the music business, Randy Newman shows no signs of slowing down anytime soon.http://video.whyy.org/video/2150884917/10/14/2011Randy Newman is known for scoring films including Toy Story, A Bug's Life, Monsters, Inc.MusicMusicPerforming ArtsPerforming ArtsEpisodehttp://video.whyy.org/video/2150884907/Randy Newman is a globally recognized name, having won two Oscars, five Grammys, three Emmys, as well as being an inductee into the Songwriters' Hall of Fame. He is known for scoring films including modern classic children's films Toy Story, A Bug's Life and Monsters, Inc. As a forty-plus year veteran of the music business, Randy Newman shows no signs of slowing down anytime soon.http://video.whyy.org/video/2150884907/10/10/2011Randy Newman has scored films including Toy Story, A Bug's Life and Monsters, Inc.MusicMusicPerforming ArtsPerforming ArtsSegmenthttp://video.whyy.org/video/2148460724/David Uosikkinen, drummer from the Philadelphia based pop band, The Hooters, assembled this All-Star line-up, resurrecting some of the forgotten classics of the past, while raising money for the Settlement Music School. These veteran musicians are giving their city's music the respect that it rightfully deserves, while putting on an energized jam not to be missed.http://video.whyy.org/video/2148460724/10/07/2011These veteran musicians are giving their city's music the respect that it deserves.MusicMusicPerforming ArtsPerforming ArtsEpisodehttp://video.whyy.org/video/12550560/David Uosikkinen, drummer from the Philadelphia based pop band, The Hooters, assembled this All-Star line-up, resurrecting some of the forgotten classics of the past, while raising money for the Settlement Music School. These veteran musicians are giving their city's music the respect that it rightfully deserves, while putting on an energized jam not to be missed.http://video.whyy.org/video/12550560/09/28/2011These veteran musicians are giving their city's music the respect it rightfully deserves.MusicMusicPerforming ArtsPerforming ArtsCulture & SocietyCulture & SocietyCommunityCommunityPeople & ProfilesPeople & ProfilesSegmenthttp://video.whyy.org/video/2112504577/On Canvas is an Emmy Award winning music and performance program recorded live on location at local venues in and around Pennsylvania, Delaware and New Jersey. The On Canvas series features regional, national and international artists performing a wide range of musical styles including rock n' roll, R&B, country, jazz, blues, alternative rock, indie, folk and classical.http://video.whyy.org/video/2112504577/08/31/2011On Canvas presents intimate artist interviews with great performances.MusicMusicPerforming ArtsPerforming ArtsOtherhttp://video.whyy.org/video/1814701362/Harlem Quartet is the resident ensemble in the New England Conservatory of Music's professional string quartet program. Founded in 2006, the quartet was founded by the Sphinx Organization, which focuses on building diversity in classical music and providing access to music education in underserved communities. The Harlem Quartet performs at Montgomery County Community College.http://video.whyy.org/video/1814701362/02/25/2011Experience the resident ensemble of the New England Conservatory of Music.MusicMusicPerforming ArtsPerforming ArtsEpisodehttp://video.whyy.org/video/1799218539/Aaron Neville has enjoyed a long, storied career, breaking out in 1967 with "Tell It Like It Is." He experienced massive success with the 1989 record "Cry Like a Rainstorm, Howl Like the Wind" Neville's I Know I've Been Changed, a collection of gospel songs released last fall, marks his 50th year in recorded music. Aaron Neville performs at the Scottish Rite Auditorium.http://video.whyy.org/video/1799218539/02/18/2011Aaron Neville has enjoyed a long, storied career, breaking out with "Tell It Like It Is."MusicMusicPerforming ArtsPerforming ArtsEpisodehttp://video.whyy.org/video/1787099557/Joey DeFrancesco comes from a musical family and began sitting in on his father's gigs when he was 5. At 17, DeFrancesco released his first record and joined Miles Davis on tour throughout Europe. DeFrancesco has been selected as Down Beat's top jazz and organist in the critics and readers poll every year since 2003.http://video.whyy.org/video/1787099557/02/11/2011At 17, DeFrancesco released his first album and joined Miles Davis on tour through Europe.MusicMusicPerforming ArtsPerforming ArtsEpisodehttp://video.whyy.org/video/1778671432/A multi-instrumentalist, George Winston has released almost 20 records and soundtracks since the early 1970s. Recent days have seen him focus on live performances, and most of the time he tours playing solo piano, guitar and harmonica shows. George Winston performs at the Sellersville Theater.http://video.whyy.org/video/1778671432/02/04/2011George Winston's tours playing solo piano, guitar and harmonica shows.MusicMusicPerforming ArtsPerforming ArtsEpisodehttp://video.whyy.org/video/1767503078/Holland-born Benjamin Herman began playing saxophone at 12 and was soon active on the professional club circuit. By the time he received the Wessel Ilcken Prize as a 21-year-old, he had already performed all over the world. Herman has performed and recorded with renowned acts such as Rein de Graaf, Fra Fra Big Band, and Michiel Borstlap. Benjamin Herman performs at the Philadelphia Art Alliance.http://video.whyy.org/video/1767503078/01/28/2011Benjamin Herman began playing saxophone at 12 and soon entered the pro club circuit.MusicMusicPerforming ArtsPerforming ArtsCulture & SocietyCulture & SocietyEpisodehttp://video.whyy.org/video/1754552160/Drawing inspiration from music from all over the world -- crossing genres of classical, jazz and old-fashioned pop -- and hoping to appeal to conservatives and liberals alike, Thomas Lauderdale founded the "little orchestra" Pink Martini in 1994 while working in politics.http://video.whyy.org/video/1754552160/01/21/2011Big variety from a "little" orchestra.MusicMusicPerforming ArtsPerforming ArtsEpisodehttp://video.whyy.org/video/1741535485/You don't often hear of a musician graduating magnum cum laude from Berklee College of Music and going on to perform as an unpaid street musician, as Mindi Abair did. Her new album, In Hi-Fi Stereo, captures the raw and edgy aesthetic of that golden age, when a slab of vinyl could instantaneously put band and listener together in the same room and establish a visceral and enduring connection.http://video.whyy.org/video/1741535485/01/13/2011Mindi Abair's new album captures the raw and edgy aesthetic of a golden age.MusicMusicPerforming ArtsPerforming ArtsEpisodehttp://video.whyy.org/video/1722432171/Named by Rolling Stone as one of 2003's top-20 guitarists of all time, Richard Thompson is an iconic British folk rock legend and one of the world's most acclaimed songwriters.http://video.whyy.org/video/1722432171/01/06/2011Experience an iconic British folk rock legend, Richard Thompson.MusicMusicPerforming ArtsPerforming ArtsEpisodehttp://video.whyy.org/video/1704530569/Philadelphia native Leon Bates began his formal study of music at the age of 6 on piano and violin. He studied at the Settlement Music School in Philadelphia and Temple University Esther Boyer College of Music and has performed with the Battle Creek Symphony, Philadelphia Orchestra and Italian Symphony Orchestra of Bergamo.http://video.whyy.org/video/1704530569/12/30/2010Philadelphia native Leon Bates began his formal study of music at the age of 6.MusicMusicPerforming ArtsPerforming ArtsCulture & SocietyCulture & SocietyCommunityCommunityPeople & ProfilesPeople & ProfilesEpisodehttp://video.whyy.org/video/1633340694/Dirty Dozen Brass Band is a world famous music machine, whose name is synonymous with genre-bending romps and high-octane performances. Revitalizing the brass band in New Orleans and around the world, they have toured in the US and in over 30 countries since their beginnings in 1977. They have been featured guests on albums by artists, David Bowie, Elvis Costello, Dr. John and the Black Crowes.http://video.whyy.org/video/1633340694/11/18/2010Listen to the genre-bending romps and high-octane performances of the Dirty Dozen.MusicMusicPerforming ArtsPerforming ArtsEpisodehttp://video.whyy.org/video/1633326939/Blitzen Trapper has been exploring the contours and boundaries of American music since they came together ten years ago in Portland, Oregon. Melding country sounds of the '70s, progressive rock of the '80s, and the '60s folk movement, Blitzen Trapper's six members, led by front man, Eric Earley, intelligently integrate classical rock sounds with modern production techniques.http://video.whyy.org/video/1633326939/11/11/2010Explore the contours and boundaries of American music with Blitzen Trapper.MusicMusicPerforming ArtsPerforming ArtsEpisodeend=2015-11-10http://video.whyy.org/video/1631397433/After his album, Historicity, was named #1 jazz album of 2009 by The New York Times, the Chicago Tribune, The Los Angeles Times, and the annual Village Voice jazz critics poll, what did Vijay Iyer do? He released Solo, an album that features him solely on piano. It's as if he's questioning what he's really capable of, 'a dialogue with himself' as he puts it.http://video.whyy.org/video/1631397433/11/04/2010Vijay Iyer's new album is 'a dialogue with himself' as he puts it.MusicMusicPerforming ArtsPerforming ArtsEpisodehttp://video.whyy.org/video/1625419016/Second albums come with their own set of anticipations and anxieties, especially if your first album was Delta Spirit's "Ode to Sunshine." "History from Below," the band's second album released in June of this year, returns the band to their Americana-infused, raucously soulful sound and expands on that palette with percussive and pop elements.http://video.whyy.org/video/1625419016/10/28/2010Check out the Americana-infused, raucously soulful sound of Delta Spirit.MusicMusicPerforming ArtsPerforming ArtsCulture & SocietyCulture & SocietyEpisodehttp://video.whyy.org/video/1618438923/Listen to any of the songs on Diane Birch's album, Bible Belt, and you'll hear the voice of a seasoned performer. Except this Diane Birch's debut album. Raised by her South African minister father and mother, Diane lived in South Africa, Zimbabwe, and Australia for most of her young adult life. In order to cope with the adjustment to American life, she found comfort in the piano.http://video.whyy.org/video/1618438923/10/21/2010Adjusting to American life, Diane Birch found comfort in the piano.MusicMusicPerforming ArtsPerforming ArtsEpisodehttp://video.whyy.org/video/1606812300/Up until this year, Dr. Dog had been making their albums in their home studio. For their latest album, "Shame, Shame," the band wanted to incorporate the experience of their live show into the record-- and all the better, because the Philadelphia band approaches their live show with all of the boundless energy, spirit, and talent that put them on the map in 1999.http://video.whyy.org/video/1606812300/10/07/2010Watch Dr. Dog deliver their musical goods at WXPN's XPoNential Music Festival.MusicMusicPerforming ArtsPerforming ArtsEpisodehttp://video.whyy.org/video/1530084785/The duo that makes up Minas, Orlando Haddad and Patricia King, have been composing music since they first met. Both multi-instrumentalists, composers, and vocalists with an impressive grasp of Brazilian musical idioms. Their latest studio album, "Bossa Nova Day," includes creative melodies and inventive harmonies with lyrics in English and Portuguese. Minas performs their set at World Cafe Live.http://video.whyy.org/video/1530084785/09/16/2010Check out these composers, and vocalists with a grasp of Brazilian musical idioms.MusicMusicPerforming ArtsPerforming ArtsEpisodehttp://video.whyy.org/video/1524351067/Comprised of twin sisters Maria and Lucia and younger sister, Angella, the Ahn Trio was formed as a professional ensemble after all three sisters graduated from the Juilliard School. Since then, they've been breathing new life into chamber music by fusing their classical instrumentation with deejays, dance companies, and Czech pop bands. They perform on a flower-adorned stage at Longwood Gardens.http://video.whyy.org/video/1524351067/09/16/2010Check out the Ahn Trio, three sisters that all graduated from the Juilliard School.MusicMusicPerforming ArtsPerforming ArtsEpisodehttp://video.whyy.org/video/1518544948/Integrating mariachi, rock, ballad, classical elements, and a theramin, the DeVotchKa set has evolved from its original days as a backing band for a burlesque show. This quartet's multi-instrumentalists got their big break in 2006 film, "Little Miss Sunshine." Since then, the band has been touring the world, most recently with their 2008 album, "A Mad and Faithful Telling."http://video.whyy.org/video/1518544948/09/16/2010Watch DeVotchKa integrate mariachi, rock, ballad, and a theramin into their performance.MusicMusicPerforming ArtsPerforming ArtsEpisodeend=2015-06-16http://video.whyy.org/video/1497317057/Watching Shearwater live is a bit like watching musical chairs. In addition to their own instruments the original band members play each other's and additional hand-made instruments as well. On their new album, "The Golden Archipelago," their beautiful sparseness remains, but the music is more epic in scale and scope. Watch as they have the crowd at Johnny Brenda's entranced at first song.http://video.whyy.org/video/1497317057/09/16/2010Experience the raw talent of Shearwater as they perform at Johnny Brenda's.MusicMusicPerforming ArtsPerforming ArtsEpisodehttp://video.whyy.org/video/1490021395/The band first received recognition when they were a featured band in the 1996 cult hit film, "Swingers." At that time, swing music had a fad resurgence. The swing fad came and went but the talent, energy and taut music skills from Big Bad Voodoo Daddy remain. They perform at the Dennis Flyer Memorial Theatre at Camden County College.http://video.whyy.org/video/1490021395/09/16/2010Check out Big Bad Voodoo Daddy's talent, energy, and taut music skills.MusicMusicPerforming ArtsPerforming ArtsEpisodehttp://video.whyy.org/video/1486758779/It's rare that a band's debut album makes critics as well as music lovers old and young take notice. Fanfarlo's "Reservoir" has modern pop tendencies and hooks and still manages to have a vintage timelessness to it as well. Based in London, the self-described bookish quintet can't keep the crowd still at First Unitarian Church Sanctuary.http://video.whyy.org/video/1486758779/09/16/2010Check out this self-described bookish quintet that can't keep the crowds still.MusicMusicPerforming ArtsPerforming ArtsEpisodehttp://video.whyy.org/video/1470607442/Born and raised in Cuba, Paquito D'Rivera can't remember a time when he wasn't playing the saxophone or clarinet. Considered a child prodigy at the age of six, Paquito blurs delineations between Afro-Latin jazz, jazz, and classical music. Paquito and his talented quintet keep the audience on their musical toes at Montgomery County Community College.http://video.whyy.org/video/1470607442/09/16/2010Watch Paquito and his talented quintet keep the audience on their musical toes.MusicMusicPerforming ArtsPerforming ArtsEpisodehttp://video.whyy.org/video/1461693871/Miguel Zenon was born and raised in San Juan, Puerto Rico, studied classical saxophone at the famed Escuela Libre de Musica. Although Zenon was exposed to jazz while in high school, it wasn't until he began his studies at the Berklee School of Music that his formal jazz training began. "Esta Plena," his latest release, creates a bridge between elements of jazz and plena music from Puerto Rico.http://video.whyy.org/video/1461693871/09/16/2010Experience Miguel Zenon's fusion of jazz and plena music.MusicMusicPerforming ArtsPerforming ArtsEpisodehttp://video.whyy.org/video/1461586659/When Zach De Pue, Nick Kendall, and Ranaan Meyers would jam together at The Curtis School of Music, they never expected their experimental sessions might one day be a part of a professional recording. Blending jazz improvisation, classical music, and gypsy ballads, Time for Three is comprised of two violins, a double bass, and a healthy dose of emotional resonance.http://video.whyy.org/video/1461586659/09/16/2010Time for Three is comprised of 2 violins, a double bass, and a healthy dose of resonance.MusicMusicPerforming ArtsPerforming ArtsEpisodehttp://video.whyy.org/video/1450156905/Led by world-renowned pianist, arranger, and producer, Oscar Hernandez, he says the coming together of Spanish Harlem Orchestra was 'divine intervention' because he never expected to arrange his own music. Determine for yourself just how divine the intervention is when the thirteen member ensemble reinvigorates New York Salsa music at Montgomery County Community College.http://video.whyy.org/video/1450156905/09/16/2010Experience the sounds of the Spanish Harlem Orchestra led by Oscar Hernandez.MusicMusicPerforming ArtsPerforming ArtsEpisodehttp://video.whyy.org/video/1450147396/The classically trained pianist began performing at local coffee shops in northern California while still in college but never considered it to be a solo career. It wasn't until a couple years later when Vienna was coding for Cisco Systems that she made her full-fledged leap into music. Vienna Teng performs at Sellersville Theater 1894.http://video.whyy.org/video/1450147396/09/16/2010Check out the classically trained pianist, Vienna Teng.MusicMusicPerforming ArtsPerforming ArtsEpisodehttp://video.whyy.org/video/1450135171/Bobby Watson has been living and learning jazz for over 30 years. A saxophonist, composer, and professor of jazz, Mr. Watson was hand selected by Art Blakey to perform with Art Blakey's Jazz Messengers at the age of 24. Since then, Mr. Watson has gone on to compose music for films and perform around the world. Bobby Watson and Live & Learn perform pieces from his 2008 album "From the Heart."http://video.whyy.org/video/1450135171/09/16/2010Check out Jazzman Bobby Watson and his Live & Learn quintet.MusicMusicPerforming ArtsPerforming ArtsEpisodehttp://video.whyy.org/video/1398195918/It's hard to imagine that Erika Wennerstrom, the lead singer and frontwoman for the Heartless Bastards, may not have ever been a musician. After so many years of working behind bars in Dayton, Ohio, she put pen to paper and voice to microphone. Touring with their most recent and critically acclaimed album, "The Mountain," Heartless Bastards perform at The Electric Factory.http://video.whyy.org/video/1398195918/09/16/2010Check out the Heartless Bastards, and their frontwoman Erika Wennerstrom.MusicMusicPerforming ArtsPerforming ArtsEpisodehttp://video.whyy.org/video/1396178711/Michael "Iron Man" Burks earned his nickname for his hours-long performances, soulful voice, and ingenious guitar attack. A modern blues hero, Michael spends most days of the year touring and driving his band from one venue to the next, earning die-hard fans that follow him around the world. He performs at the 27th Annual Bucks County Blues Society R&B Picnic.http://video.whyy.org/video/1396178711/09/16/2010Check out the soulful voice, and ingenious guitar attack of Michael "Iron Man" Burks.MusicMusicPerforming ArtsPerforming ArtsEpisodehttp://video.whyy.org/video/1396167975/Distinguished composer-pianist Dave Burrell says he performs because 'it's the only thing he knows how to do.' And he does it brilliantly. His compositions have roots in blues, gospel tradition, and free jazz. A musician-in-residence at the Rosenbach Museum & Library, Dave Burrell performs new compositions at the Rosenbach of early American settlements of what is now the state of Oregon.http://video.whyy.org/video/1396167975/09/16/2010Watch distinguished composer Dave Burrell perform at the Rosenbach Museum & Library.MusicMusicPerforming ArtsPerforming ArtsEpisode