- Perspective
A new opera captures the contradictions and national ambivalence about monuments and memorials
The Kennedy Center commissioned four short operas about monuments. But “Written in Stone” could learn a lot from the failures of its own subject matter.
By Philip KennicottMarch 15, 2022 More ‘Bidi Bidi Bom Bom’ to come: Selena’s father announces new album nearly 27 years after the singer’s death
Selena’s new album will feature a medley of ballads and cumbias and a never-before-heard song, the singer’s father said.
By María Luisa PaúlMarch 15, 2022- Review
Animal Collective, back onstage, offering new ways to bend time and space
Animal Collective played tracks from their new album "Time Skiffs" and showed how not to get stuck in the past.
By Hau ChuMarch 14, 2022 - Review
Washington National Opera’s ‘Così fan tutte’ is skillfully out of sync with the times
A fuss-free approach and a stellar cast save Mozart’s rom-com from itself.
By Michael Andor BrodeurMarch 13, 2022 Kennedy Center’s ‘Cartography Project’ aims to map the future of classical music
Marc Bamuthi Joseph’s multiyear initiative will generate works from dozens of composers and artists of color, each representing grieving American communities.
By Michael Andor BrodeurMarch 12, 2022- Review
At Pink Siifu’s scattered Songbyrd show, the opening acts seemed like they’d never end
The multi-hyphenate artist’s recent album was expansive and multilayered, but his live show felt overstuffed.
By Teta AlimMarch 11, 2022 - Review
A half-century after his first stop at Blues Alley, Monty Alexander still triumphs
Featuring tender ballads and classic swing, the jazz pianist’s trio set was an impeccable performance full of beauty and joy.
By Michael J. WestMarch 11, 2022 Six days at sea with 1,200 Outlaw Country fans, two years into a pandemic
Stars, coronavirus tests and an endless buffet do their part as the cruise and music industries make a return.
By Geoff EdgersMarch 11, 2022- Perspective
The precipitous rise and fall of ‘Pushin P’
Gunna, Future and Young Thug made the first great song of 2022. Then it went bad.
By Chris RichardsMarch 11, 2022 The Khan is using his deepest voice to reach higher heights
D.C.-raised rapper the Khan continues to push the aesthetic envelope. He performs at Union Stage on March 13.
By Chris RichardsMarch 9, 20224 concerts to catch in the D.C. area over the next several days
Wale, Animal Collective, Eric Bellinger and Ryley Walker perform.
By Stephanie WilliamsMarch 9, 2022- Review
Tyler, the Creator keeps reinventing himself in concert
The rapper-singer-producer exceeded expectations for a euphoric D.C. crowd at Capital One Arena
By Chris KellyMarch 8, 2022 For Michael Tilson Thomas, the grandeur of music answers a grim diagnosis
As he battles brain cancer, the conductor will lead the NSO in a pair of programs after stepping down from his own New World Symphony.
By Michael Andor BrodeurMarch 6, 2022- Review
Son Volt’s Jay Farrar still has woes to share. At the Birchmere, his misery found company.
With soulful songs about economic disparity and global warming, the veteran alt-country group offered noisy guitars and a balm for hard times.
By Dave McKennaMarch 4, 2022 Yo-Yo Ma, Emanuel Ax and Leonidas Kavakos are out to give Beethoven the power-trio treatment
The all-star musicians are coming to the Kennedy Center on March 7 behind their new recording, “Beethoven for Three.”
By Michael Andor BrodeurMarch 4, 2022- Review
Dua Lipa transforms Capital One Arena into a vibrant, disco-fueled dance floor
By Teta AlimMarch 3, 2022 - Perspective
Nightlife in the DMV may never get back to normal, but we’re getting closer. Here are highlights of the spring season.
Olivia Rodrigo, Sons of Kemet, Koffee and Ohio Players are among the concert standouts.
By Chris RichardsMarch 3, 2022 Spring Silver is minting a new kind of guitar music — and coining the words to go with it
The genre-torquing Maryland band, led by K Nkanza, celebrates a new album at Pie Shop Saturday.
By Chris RichardsMarch 2, 2022A spring awakening for classical concerts in the D.C. area
A Far Cry's "Then and Now," Simone Dinnerstein at FSO and three world premieres at Cathedral Choral Society.
By Michael Andor BrodeurMarch 2, 20224 concerts to catch in D.C. over the next several days
Deafheaven; Tyler, the Creator; Pink Siifu; and the Microphones perform.
By Chris KellyMarch 2, 2022