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Nestled in the heart of the Pacific Northwest, Washington state has proven to be a breeding ground for musical talent, birthing some of the most iconic voices in the industry. From the lush evergreen landscapes to the bustling urban hubs, the state's diverse culture and vibrant music scene have shaped the careers of countless artists.

After more than 40 albums — mostly of Cajun music but also two gypsy jazz releases and a duets album with Linda Ronstadt — Ann Savoy has recorded her solo

Acclaimed Cajun musician and historian Ann Savoy will release Another Heart on April 19th on Smithsonian Folkways. Savoy has made her name as a leading Cajun musician with the Savoy-Doucet Cajun Band, Magnolia Sisters and more, and as a historian, digging deep into the traditions of Cajun life through more than 40 albums, thousands of concerts in dozens of countries, and definitive books, including Cajun Music: A Reflection of a People.

Earlier this week, I blogged about SUNY Albany's plan to fulfill its "world-wide" mission by cutting almost all of their European language programs and declaring its intention to fire the full-time tenured faculty who teach French, Russian, Italian, and the classics. At the same time, Albany cut its theater major.

Name that tune!

Cord Jefferson’s debut pulls off a fantastic bait-and-switch.

NAME: Gara LaMarche.

When Ari Axelrod was putting together his show, A PLACE FOR US: A CELEBRATION OF JEWISH BROADWAY, he couldn’t foresee that it would open at a time of mourning for Jews around the world. The horrendous attacks in Israel have made any sort of celebration hard to bear. But as Axelrod points out that is precisely the reason it is imperative to celebrate the achievements of Jewish Americans. And nowhere is that influence felt more strongly than on Broadway in the musical theatre.

Newton community members gathered at the Allen Center for a concert filled with jazz classics performed by the Isabel Stover Jazz Quartet.

With the publication of her debut novel, “This Bird Has Flown,” the musician sings the praises of trying new things and taking big risks.