by justin | Dec 1, 2022 | News, Uncategorized
The New York Times names the Houston premiere of Tyshawn Sorey’s Monochromatic Light (Afterlife) as one of the best performances of the year. Commissioned by DACAMERA and Rothko Chapel in celebration of the Chapel’s fiftieth anniversary, Sorey’s piece had...
by justin | Nov 7, 2022 | News
It is we deep sadness that we mourn the death of Geoff Nuttall, first violinist and founder of the St. Lawrence String Quartet, who died on October 19 at the age of 56 after a courageous battle with pancreatic cancer. Geoff was an illuminating artist who lived...
by justin | Sep 22, 2022 | News, Uncategorized
Esteemed music journalist Nate Chinen, formerly of The New York Times and WGBO and a frequent contributor to NPR Music, has spotlighted the stream of pianist Sarah Rothenberg’s recital In Darkness and Light, streaming now through Sept. 29. Chinen calls composer...
by justin | Sep 20, 2022 | News
Veteran arts and music journalist Steve Smith raves about pianist Sarah Rothenberg’s recital In Darkness and Light, available now as a free on-demand stream, selecting it a Video of the Week. Smith, the Culture & Arts Editor, WNYC and a former senior editor...
by justin | Aug 31, 2022 | News
On September 10 at 8:00 PM, DACAMERA presents jazz vocalist Somi in a free performance at Miller Outdoor Theatre, a tribute to ‘Mama Afrika’ Miriam Makeba. Somi presents Zenzile: The Reimagination of Miriam Makeba, a deeply personal tribute to the...
by justin | Aug 12, 2022 | News
The Houston Chronicle’s Andrew Dansby spoke with saxophonist Joshua Redman as part of a piece exploring “Houston’s hot jazz summer.” “I loved all their music early on, and I was attracted to the music on an emotional level, a spiritual...
