Author: KUCI
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Drawing inspiration from across the globe, Dorian Wallace delivers a remarkably cohesive and compelling double album of improvised solo piano works. Laeh Su Tel! unfolds in two movements: Psychology in a New Key and A Healing Sound for the People!, each resonating with deep emotion, cultural awareness, and bold musical storytelling. Wallace’s playing ranges from […]
On March 23rd, 2025, I had the pleasure of hearing MUSE/IQUE perform their outstanding show, According to Ray: Ray Charles’s Message to America. The show immediately captivated my attention with an explosion of artistry, passion, and talent. This mixture of a concert and a history lesson brings Ray Charles’s life to the next generation. For […]
In The Camp, the haunting legacy of 1942 is transformed into a powerful operatic narrative, melding the pain of wrongful imprisonment with the resilience found in community. Performed in English, The Camp follows the Shimano family—father Mas, mother Haruko, and daughters Suzy and Rebecca—as they are forcibly removed from their Southern California home in the […]
by Shapan Debnath The sound in the forest, you heard the whisper, I know you’ve come a long way When I think of why Will Cullen Hart has struck such a chord in me, even beyond the eons of sound he’s jam packed via 4 track recorder, I continuously come back to his lyrics. Across […]
This marks my 20th year in attendance (ignoring the COVID years) at Anime Expo and it has been wild to reflect on how far we’ve come in that time. From the humble Anaheim Convention Center days to the current LA Convention Center (LACC) era, the scale has grown enormous. Banners the size of an American […]
Tucked away in a warehouse in the heart of Los Angeles, Fake Star USA’s fifth rendition of the Constellations series set 1720 ablaze. Covering a vast array of genres, the consistent thread throughout the night was the palpable energy of the performers. TAKERU (above) brought a heaping helping of charisma, even chatting with the audience […]