Tesori/ Washington National Opera/ Cox - BlueWashington National Opera presents Blue, a contemporary opera on racial injustice in the US today, with a libretto by Tazewell Thompson set to music by Jeanine Tesori. Blue tells the tragic story of an African American police officer whose son is killed by a fellow officer during a protest. Strongly resonating with the Black Lives Matter movement, the piece is equally groundbreaking thanks to it's intimate and layered portrayal of African American

before again going on hiatus

Then there's 'Straight

it features his pieces Opals and Wave Radiance

sending the men on a comical search for a replacement chapeau

while he was at the Court of Parma

nostalgia and indifference

STEP DOWN TO TERROR (1958) - Step by step he made a career out of love

"It's been 10 years since our dad died

he proudly presents this unique musical fusion to audiences around the world

crooning style that enabled him to bridge the gap between pop and country music easier than many other artists of the day

An essential album for all fans of Matoub Lounès

Drummer and composer Greg Williamson brings some melodic twists to his award winning group