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Cross-culture groove alchemists hook up with Senegalese singing star for new EP

Performances from singer-songwriters were a heart-warming and inspiring conclusion to an excellent series of concerts from the Canberra International Music Festival, if a little unsuited, says reviewer FELIX HUBER.

"This was an unlikely pairing of music styles, with no obvious reasoning behind it, other than perhaps as they were festival participants and it allowed them an opportunity for their solo work," writes music reviewer GRAHAM McDONALD.

ANU's School of Art and Design Gallery a perfect setting for an exploration of works by György Ligeti, a giant of 20th century music.

Here's Everything you want to know about local arts events but were too afraid to ask! Here's this week's "Artsweek" column by HELEN MUSA. 

While there isn't a common thread genre-wise, festival artistic director Roland Peelman said there is still a narrative...

While there isn't a common thread genre-wise, festival artistic director Roland Peelman said there is still a narrative...

Here's HELEN MUSA's latest "Arts in the City" column, a potpourri of all things arts in and around the town. 

In an unusual departure from conventional festival programming, the final concert of the 2023 Canberra International Music Festival is likely to raise the roof of the Fitters’ Workshop in Kingston, says arts editor HELEN MUSA.