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Jlin’s Sonic Palette Defies Gravity and Genre on ‘Akoma’

Jlin’s Sonic Palette Defies Gravity and Genre on ‘Akoma’

On Jlin’s Akoma, composers long recognized for their innovations, such as Philip Glass, the Kronos Quartet, and Björk, are pulled into her orbit.

Godfrey Reggio’s Beautifully Bewildering ‘Once Within a Time’

Godfrey Reggio’s Beautifully Bewildering ‘Once Within a Time’

Once Within a Time‘s beautifully bewildering carnival of pop surrealist imagery will haunt you long after its 51-minute concludes.

Tibet House’s 2020 US Benefit Concert Rocked with Iggy Pop and Patti Smith

Tibet House’s 2020 US Benefit Concert Rocked with Iggy Pop and Patti Smith

Patti Smith brought down the house at the annual Tibet House benefit as she first paid tribute to Kurt Cobain and Allen Ginsberg with "About a Boy" and "Don't Say Nothing'".

On Mishima, and Feeling That One Exists

On Mishima, and Feeling That One Exists

Mishima: A Life in Four Chapters is a singular portrait of an artist's life lived so fiercely as to have left an indelible mark on an alienated world seeking affirmation for its own existence.

“Build It Back Again” at Tibet House US Benefit Concert

“Build It Back Again” at Tibet House US Benefit Concert

The artists, curated by Philip Glass, on stage at the 31st Annual Tibet House US Benefit encouraged resistance.

A Sage Among Singers: An Interview With Janice Pendarvis

A Sage Among Singers: An Interview With Janice Pendarvis

From performing with Sting, Philip Glass and Laurie Anderson to appearing in 20 Feet from Stardom, Janice Pendarvis finds wisdom beyond her comfort zone.
26th Annual Tibet House Benefit Featured Iggy Pop’s Bowie Tribute and More (Photos)

26th Annual Tibet House Benefit Featured Iggy Pop’s Bowie Tribute and More (Photos)

The annual Tibet House Benefit supports the organization's mission to promote and preserve the cultural and spiritual heritage of Tibet. This year, Iggy Pop channeled Bowie.
Philip Glass Balances the Matter-of-Fact With the Metaphysical in ‘Words Without Music’

Philip Glass Balances the Matter-of-Fact With the Metaphysical in ‘Words Without Music’

Philip Glass' memoirs handle weighty life crises and esoteric musical ideas with refreshing, no-nonsense language.
Philip Glass: The Complete Piano Etudes

Philip Glass: The Complete Piano Etudes

Philip Glass' collection of 20 etudes, written over a span of 19 years, is given a moving performance by the virtuosic pianist Maki Namekawa.
Philip Glass – “Etude No. 16” (video)

Philip Glass – “Etude No. 16” (video)

Leading up to the November 25th release of the complete collection of his piano etudes, Philip Glass plans to drop two tracks from the 20-song collection each week. This week, you can view Maki Namekawa's performance of "Etude No. 16".

‘Quatsi’ Director Returns with ‘Visitors’, a Film That Stares Back at You

No More Words Nowadays: ‘The Qatsi Trilogy’