John Seroff

The recent renaissance of nueva tango has yet to acquire an American mainstream figurehead, someone both talented and accessible enough to attract the attention of … Read More “Silvana Deluigi: Yo!”

In the early ’50s, the Los Angeles city government, under the auspices of “public improvement,” evicted the residents of the tightly knit communities of Bishop, … Read More “Ry Cooder: Chavez Ravine”

Young listeners once looked to experimental instrumental music for relaxation and entertainment, but with most new releases edging ever further to the poles of outre … Read More “The Coalition: Naked Movies”

Oliver “Tuku” Mtukudzi’s expert hand at guitar and his gruff, grandfatherly bluesman’s voice have served him well over the past 30 years. Nhava, the elder … Read More “Oliver Mtukidzi: Nhava”

Much ink has been spilled as to the cementing of jazz into “America’s Classical Music,” but these arguments neglect the obvious: America already has a … Read More “Psychograss: Now Hear This”

Written and performed in the “stolen moments” between her work as the head of American roots label Compass and as a new mother, banjoist Alison … Read More “Alison Brown: Stolen Moments”