Monthly Archives: May 2020

TINA PETROVA, MULTI-AWARDED ACTRESS/ DIRECTOR, EXPLAINS “I HAVE NEWLY COMPLETED A SOCIAL JUSTICE FEATURE DOCUMENTARY TITLED “PAIN WARRIORS”…..AS SOMEONE WHO HAS LIVED WITH CHRONIC PAIN FOR YEARS, THIS STORY WAS PARTICULARLY CLOSE TO MY HEART” … A REVIEWER INTERVIEWS PEOPLE IN THE ARTS

Posted on May 31, 2020 by strecker

JAMES STRECKER: Please tell us about one or more projects that you have been working on or have recently completed. Why exactly do they matter to you and why should they matter to us. TINA PETROVA: I have newly completed … Continue reading →

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BOOK RECOMMENDATIONS: MY NINE BEST FOR MAY 2020

Posted on May 23, 2020 by strecker

I didn’t intend to read as many patriarchy-challenging/condemning books at one go over the last while, but most of the following nine, each one highly recommended, turned out to be, at least partially, thus inclined. These books often either celebrate … Continue reading →

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FINNY MCCONNELL OF THE IRISH-PUNK THE MAHONES EXPLAINS “THE HARDEST THING TO DO IS TO COME UP WITH FRESH NEW IDEAS, WITHOUT LEAVING YOUR MUSICAL GENRE AND PISSING OFF ALL YOUR FANS” … A REVIEWER INTERVIEWS PEOPLE FROM THE ARTS

Posted on May 20, 2020 by strecker

JAMES STRECKER: Please tell us about one or more projects that you have been working on or have recently completed. Why exactly do they matter to you and why should they matter to FINNY MCCONNELL: I am writing a new … Continue reading →

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IVANA GAVRIĆ, SARAJEVO-BORN PIANIST, EXPLAINS: “FOR ME, THE QUINTESSENCE OF PERFORMING IS COMMUNICATION. THAT MOMENT IN A CONCERT, WHEN THE MUSIC BREATHES AND YOU HEAR THE AUDIENCE LITERALLY BREATHING WITH YOU, IS INCREDIBLY POWERFUL”…A REVIEWER INTERVIEWS PEOPLE IN THE ARTS

Posted on May 15, 2020 by strecker

JAMES STRECKER: Please tell us about one or more projects that you have been working on or have recently completed. Why exactly do they matter to you and why should they matter to us IVANA GAVRIĆ: A large project I … Continue reading →

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CAROL WELSMAN, JAZZ VOCALIST & PIANIST, EXPLAINS: “IT IS WONDERFUL TO BE A PART OF THE RHYTHM SECTION AS WELL AS BEING THE VOCALIST…BEING ABLE TO CHOOSE THE COLOR PALETTE HARMONICALLY ON THE PIANO FOR EACH SONG GIVES MY MUSIC A CERTAIN SIGNATURE SOUND.” … A REVIEWER INTERVIEWS PEOPLE IN THE ARTS

Posted on May 7, 2020 by strecker

JAMES STRECKER: How did doing your recent album change you as a person and as a creator? CAROL WELSMAN: This year I fulfilled a longtime dream of recording a Latin jazz album with an all-Latin band, entitled “Dance with me”. … Continue reading →

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ORI DAGAN, JAZZ SINGER-SONGWRITER – CREATORS/ARTISTS/PEOPLE IN THE ARTS DURING COVID-19: WHAT THEY’RE DOING AND WHAT WE CAN DO TO SUPPORT THEM

Posted on May 6, 2020 by strecker

Black jacket portraits by Peter Nguyen/ Blue jacket photo by Dan Brown JAMES STRECKER: In what specific ways has COVID-19 changed your creative life in the arts? ORI DAGAN: Cancelled gigs included my first tour of Quebec and my first … Continue reading →

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DENIELLE BASSELS, SINGER-SONGWRITER-BANDLEADER – CREATORS DURING COVID-19: WHAT THEY’RE DOING AND WHAT WE CAN DO TO SUPPORT THEM

Posted on May 6, 2020 by strecker

JAMES STRECKER: How creative are you feeling with COVID-19 on your mind? DENIELLE BASSELS: In the beginning, over 5 weeks ago, it took a while for me to get creative. I was too busy trying to catch all the balls … Continue reading →

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DIANA STUDENBERG, SINGER OF ALT ROCKERS TROPE, EXPLAINS “THE MUSIC ITSELF CHANGED ME A LOT, IN PROVIDING A VEHICLE TO EXPRESS SOME REALLY CHALLENGING EMOTIONS FROM EXPERIENCES THAT I’D BEEN HOLDING ONTO, IN SOME CASES, FOR YEARS. I DIDN’T FIND THAT THERAPY HELPED AS MUCH AS ACTUALLY WRITING ABOUT IT.” … A REVIEWER INTERVIEWS PEOPLE IN THE ARTS

Posted on May 5, 2020 by strecker

JAMES STRECKER: Please tell us about one or more projects that you have been working on or have recently completed. DIANA STUDENBERG The two most recent projects that I’ve been a part of that have had releases are: – The … Continue reading →

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JOHN MACMURCHY, SAXOPHONIST, RECORDING ARTIST, COMPOSER – CREATORS DURING COVID-19: WHAT THEY’RE DOING AND WHAT WE CAN DO TO SUPPORT THEM-

Posted on May 4, 2020 by strecker

  JAMES STRECKER: In what specific ways has COVID-19 changed your creative/artistic life in the arts? JOHN MACMURCHY: The creative input from colleagues has evaporated because of social distancing. My income has vanished because there is no work. JS: How … Continue reading →

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KATARZYNA SADEJ, MEZZO-SOPRANO: CREATORS DURING COVID-19: WHAT THEY’RE DOING AND WHAT WE CAN DO TO SUPPORT THEM

Posted on May 2, 2020 by strecker

Photo: Juan A. Espino JAMES STRECKER: In what specific ways has COVID-19 changed your creative/artistic life in the arts? KATARZYNA SADEJ: It’s been a very hard time for all artists and entrepreneurs. I think we are all struggling with a … Continue reading →

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