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Fatoumata Diawara at Landmark: Banned Music Set Free to Soar

2015/04/26 darkviolin

Impossible. Imagine a country where music has been banned.  Not impossible in certain areas of Mali controlled by leaders described by the New York Times as “Islamic militants” and who have since 2012 effectively banned all music in the areas of … Read More»

Blog, Reviews Bruce Meyer, Fatoumata Diawara, Landmark on Main Street, livemusic, Mali, rock, vocalists

Poetry-Emblazoned Guitarist David Broza Sweeps Across Landmark Stage

2015/03/11 darkviolin

A Flamenco Peace Beneath the Olive Trees It was another case of prescient scheduling. On the heels of Prime Minister Netanyahu’s controversial visit to the US Congress, Port Washington’s Landmark hosted one David Broza (@DavidBroza), an explosive … Read More»

Blog Topics I guitarists, livemusic, poetry, reviews

From the Pitch of Solitude: Black Violin in Performance

2015/02/08 darkviolin

When the term “mashup” came into vogue, its originators probably didn’t envision Black Violin: two creative musicians who could take on the look of their hip-hop musical roots, but exhibit a steadfast allegiance to the classical violin repertoire. … Read More»

Blog Topics I Black Violin, hip hop, livemusic, reviews, violinists, violins

Black Violin – Adding to the Violinist Gallery at Landmark

2015/02/02 darkviolin

It was a pleasure to experience Black Violin at Landmark on Main Street and consider their unique blend of classical and pop influences. From the Landmark announcement: "Black Violin's Wil Baptiste and  Kevin "Kev Marcus" Sylvester perform a … Read More»

Blog Topics I livemusic, reviews, violinists

The Perfect Facebook Background?

2015/01/24 darkviolin

The photography of Steven Sandick has been featured in these pages. This is his current Facebook page -- which we did not influence in any way. Though he has photographed many a violinist over the years. … Read More»

Blog Topics I photography, violinists

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