The cello has never been a prominent instrument in jazz, but for decades there have always been musicians who have tried to explore its potential in improvisational contexts. Here are current releases ...

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Canadian-bred, New York-based cellist and composer Rufus Cappadocia is a world music traveler, having studied and performed in a variety of traditions—from American blues, folk and jazz to Spanish ...

Editor's note: This segment was rebroadcast on Dec. 14, 2021. Find that audio here. Yo-Yo Ma has been giving back with his music during these uncertain times. Using the hashtag #SongsOfComfort, the ...

The Venue continues to honor Women’s History Month with a double bill of female folk-rock singers – with a twist. Sarah Clanton, based in Nashville, Tennessee, headlines a show at 8 p.m. March 22 at ...

For a special Christmas Eve episode of World Cafe, we welcome the Portland Cello Project to the WXPN studios for a festive live performance. This session takes place right after the collective's ...

Fan-favorite Portland Cello Project returns to Anchorage with a bold, genre-bending homage to Radiohead, featuring brass, ...