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Dylan Fujioka is a Japanese-American composer, performer, actor, and model most known for his work on the drum kit. He has recorded and toured with Chelsea Wolfe, Best Coast, Mangchi, Veggiehammerr, Meatbodies, and Upsilon Acrux. He also releases solo records and composes for TV and film. His work has appeared on HBO, FX, Hulu, Disney, …

For experimental musician and artist Charmaine Lee, meaningful ideas are best expressed in a language all their own. Her practice is rooted in improvisation, where speaking a different language does not necessarily mean we won’t understand one another. Celebrating uniqueness and individuality is a critical starting point. The arresting spontaneity of her work creates a …

It’s end-of-term showtime at the London conservatoires, and recently I’ve seen some exciting new short operas by young composers. In June, I went to the Guildhall’s Opera Makers showcase, where the standout work was Elara Catching Sky by Yotham Ben Yami and Ariella Stoian, an immensely touching piece about an astronomer’s young daughter making friends …

Everything seemed perfectly engineered for presence on Jun. 25 at Pioneer Works. The sun twinkled golden in the yard as people milled about, drinks in hand, and sat on benches to read or chat with their friends under twilight. Music hummed on loop, lingering in the air around us. We were there to see Ash …

Kronos Quartet is an ensemble that needs little introduction — the San Francisco-based group recently celebrated their 50th anniversary, and in this half century, they have been at the forefront of contemporary music. The group was founded after violinist David Harrington heard a performance of George Crumb’s Black Angels, and they have since cultivated a …