Music
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Did Astrud Gilberto, ‘The Girl From Ipanema’ Singer, Live in Narberth?
Astrud Gilberto, singer of the globally popular “The Girl From Ipanema,” passed away in Philadelphia recently at 83, but it is her home of the last several decades that remains a mystery, writes Dan DeLuca for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Gilberto, who popularized Brazilian bossa nova worldwide with her 1963 hit, had a long history with…
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Philadelphia Boys and Philadelphia Girls Choirs Announce Spring Shows
The Philadelphia Boys Choir and Chorale will perform its concert — entitled “United We Stand! Celebrating the American Spirit: Music of the North and South” — at the Temple Performing Arts Center on June 10 at 3 PM. The Philadelphia Girls Choir will then perform (at the same venue) “A Concert of Musical Gems Spanning…
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A Montgomery County School District Has the Best Music Education in the United States
A Montgomery County school district is officially recognized for having the best music education in the United States. North Penn School District was designated among the “Best Communities for Music Education” for the 11th year in a row, reported Justin Heinze for The Montgomeryville-Lansdale Patch. The program awards school districts based on efforts by…
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Delaware County Symphony Presents: The Koussevitsky Connection
The Delaware County Symphony presents the final symphony concert of its season–The Koussevitzky Connection. The concert program on May 7, 3 PM, features varied and inspiring music of the 20th Century. The concert takes place in Neumann University’s Meagher Theatre. Serge Koussevitzky was the music director of the Boston Symphony Orchestra from 1924 to 1949…
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Harry Kalas’ Son Vocally Hits It Out of the Park with Album Recorded in East Norriton
Perhaps when Bryn Mawr’s Kane Kalas left the East Norriton recording session for his “High Hopes” album, he declared that he was “Outta here!” The phrase would have been a heartfelt nod to his departed dad, Phillies announcer Harry Kalas. As reported by Michael Tanenbaum in PhillyVoice, Kane clearly inherited some of pop’s vocal distinctiveness.…
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How a Local Rock Group’s Album Influenced the Creation of SpongeBob SquarePants
One of the most popular children’s shows of all time might not have existed were it not for an album by a rock group from Bucks County. Ween, a widely popular rock band from New Hope, released their sixth studio album, “The Mollusk”, in 1997. With underlying themes of maritime adventures and nautical mystique, the…
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New York Times: Annual Philadelphia Variety Show Delivers Another Memorable Night Focused on British Singer Kate Bush
An annual variety show in Philadelphia, “Night of 1,000 Kates,” delivered another memorable night on April 1 inspired by the British art-pop singer Kate Bush, writes Maggie Lange for The New York Times. For the first time, this year’s rendition delivered on the numerical promise for the title with more than 1,000 people attending the…
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Area Singer Needed Dad’s Pep Talk to Audition for Idol; Now He’s Headed to Hollywood
Rashid Saint-Fleur, a 24-year-old singer from Norristown, had music chops before making the decision to audition for American Idol. He just wasn’t sure his talents were rooted in what the show seeks. Alicia Vitarelli, 6abc, reported on a well-timed gentle nudge that paid off for him. Saint-Fleur grew up with a musical background; his Haitian…
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Immaculata Symphony to Present Spring Concert in April
On Saturday, April 15, the Immaculata Symphony will perform its annual spring concert entitled “New Directions.” The concert begins at 7:30 PM in Alumnae Hall. The Immaculata Symphony is a university-community organization, with a long and outstanding tradition that goes back to the university’s founding in 1920. The spring concert begins with Sergei Rachmaninoff’s Symphony No. 2 in E minor,…
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Area Student’s Original Composition Receives Global Recognition
Over the past month, Olive Wallace, a fifth-grade student from Avon Grove Intermediate School, has received significant media attention for her original musical composition that went viral on TikTok. Wallace, who is a musically talented child, plays the violin, and the clarinet, and sings in the school choir. She writes music in her free time…
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Founder of Popular New Hope Bar Remembered for His Contributions to Local Music Scene
The founder and particle namesake of one of the most well-known bars in Bucks County Peter Price is being remembered for his contributions to local culture. John and Peter’s, a popular bar and music venue located at 96 South Main Street in New Hope, recently announced the passing of co-founder Peter Price. Starting the colorful…
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A 15-Year-Old Maestro Will Conduct Mozart’s Requiem in Swarthmore
The Chester Children’s Chorus offers a unique performance of Mozart’s Requiem this Sunday under the baton of 15-year-old Daniel Peterkin, a sophomore at Archbishop Carroll High School, writes Christie Ileto for 6abc. “It’s nerve-wracking, but I’ve had experience conducting the chorus,” said Peterkin. The free public concert takes place 4 PM at Swarthmore College’s Lang Music…
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Distinctly Warped Voice of a 1960s Novelty Songwriter Is Silenced in King of Prussia
Jerry Samuels, whose novelty tune took off in 1966, has passed away in a King of Prussia assisted living facility. Nate File reported the 84-year-old’s loss in The Philadelphia Inquirer. Samuels, from New York City, played piano by age three and wrote marketable songs by 15. He eventually moved to Northeast Philadelphia as a record…
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Grammy-Award Winning Artists Headline West Chester University’s Annual Jazz Festival
The Wells School of Music at West Chester University will bring world-class entertainment and free live jazz to the surrounding community during the 33rd annual Jazz Festival from March 22 – 25, 2023. All performances except for the High School Jazz Festival are free and open to the public in the Madeleine Wing Adler Theatre, Swope…
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WCU’s Golden Rams Marching Band Celebrate ‘National Marching Music Day’
National Marching Music Day on March 4 is drumming up lots of interest on campus this year as West Chester University’s “Incomparable” Golden Rams prepare to “march forth” in the preeminent Rose Parade on Monday, Jan. 1, 2024. “National Marching Music Day” serves as an annual day to honor the dedicated musicians, composers, and performers of marching music…
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Swarthmore College Student Made Internet History in 1994 With First Online Credit Card Transaction
A Swarthmore College kid named Dan Kohn changed history forever on Aug. 11, 1994 with the world’s first secure credit card transaction online for a physical good, writes Rob Arcand for vice.com. He sold a CD copy of Sting’s 1993 album “Ten Summoner’s Tales” to a friend in Philadelphia who, for $12.48 plus shipping, received…
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Delaware County Symphony: Myths and Legends Symphony Concert
The Delaware County Symphony offers music by 19th and 20th-century composers inspired by the myths and legends of the past. This “Myths and Legends” concert, featuring mezzo-soprano Kathryn Leemhuis, will take place March 5, 3 PM, in Neumann University’s Meagher Theatre. The concert opens with two works by the great French composers Claude Debussy and Maurice…
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Can’t Get Enough Wawa in Your Life? Here’s a Spotify Playlist of Wawa Tunes
For years, Wawa fans have written songs to their favorite convenience store. Now, a playlist of four songs entirely dedicated to Wawa and its HoagieFest has dropped on Spotify, writes Stephanie Farr for philly.com. Lettuce break these songs down for you: “H.O.A.G.I.E.F.E.S.T” by The Meatball Mann and Shorti K. This sounds like the Delco version if Taylor Swift wrote…
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