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  More often than not, the most beloved films are accompanied by iconic scores. Despite the importance of music in cinema, many audiences overlook it, enjoying the melodies without acknowledging the work put into creating them. With the Utah Symphony’s Films in Concert series, the score takes center stage as the orchestra performs it live...

Doggie Paddle & Play Day, “Black Panther in Concert,” and a celebration of noir films and classic cocktails lead this week’s lineup.

The Utah Symphony is set to transport audience members into the world of film like never before with its 2023-24 Films in Concert performance.

The Utah Symphony is set to transport audience members into the world of film like never before with its 2023-24 Films in Concert performance.

The halls of Kennesaw State University’s Carmichael Student Center were alive with the pounding of drums, chants and claps as master drummer Massamba Diop introduced the music of Senegal to students, faculty and staff.

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Marvel Studios’ Black Panther in concert is coming to town from June 29 to 30 at Roy Thomson Hall in Toronto.

The Senegalese singer, who played an essential part on Black Panther: Wakanda Forever’s soundtrack, has a giant, powerful, and timeless voice

Conducted by Anthony Parnther (isn’t that the perfect name to lead this specific venture?), this European premiere features Massamba Diop on the talking drum, an instrument essential to the score. Diop, who performed the original tracks for director Ryan Coogler, is a force of nature. After a beautiful introduction by Parnther (who surprisingly does a cracking impression of James Earl Jones as Mufasa!), Diop gave a taster for what was to come: a vibrant tattoo that goes hand in hand with maste...