Category: MUSIC
SXSW the World’s most unique festival
Ultimately the 2021 edition of SXSW festival was a roaring success and in many ways showcased the fact that this festival is a great opportunity to instigate cultural conversations across the boundaries of artistic disciplines.
Sarah Téibo, the London philanthropist jazz singer
London may be facing uncertainty and division, but its artistic energy remains strong—embodied by jazz-soul singer and philanthropist Sarah Téibo. After her uplifting performance at Pizza Express Holborn, she spoke with Form-Idea about her musical roots in Motown and African rhythms, her message of hope, and the role faith plays in her life. Balancing a full-time finance career and motherhood, Téibo channels her experiences into soulful, inspirational songs. As a Compassion Ambassador and rising voice in the UK music scene, she continues to share joy and resilience through her art.
Open Mic UK
The uniqueness of Open Mic UK was evident from the moment I arrived at this year’s final. The first thing I noticed is that the judges were not seated on stage, but rather in the theatre’s dress circle. They were introduced at the start of every final, with finals divided according to ages, but once introduced you never heard from them again.
Shama Rahman: fusing art & neuroscience
Shama Rahman—musician, neuroscientist and multidisciplinary artist—explores how creativity emerges from the brain, how gesture-based tech shapes performance, and why art and science are inseparable in her work.
A Night of the Blues – Review
A Night of the Blues – Review By Michelle Inniss At A Night of the Blues, we were transported to the intimate space of a back porch in America’s Deep South as […]
From New York, Jazz fusion with Corina Bartra
Corina Bartra came to New York to learn from the jazz luminaries. Her first recording was with a wonderful pianist, Kirk Lightest who played for Sarah Vaughan, bassist Santi Debriano, drummer Clifford Barbaro and Pucho Salas on the Peruvian cajon.