Arts and LifestyleInterview: Sacramento Singer Breaks Down What It Was Like To Work During Stay-At-Home OrdersJuly 27, 2021 | Megan Manata | Andrew NixonSacramento musician Omari Tau found himself in a troubling situation once the state shut down due to the pandemic. He realized he needed to figure out how to perform, teach and work on singing, all from behind a computer screen. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Hey, Listen!I Am Strikes On Embracing YourselfJune 4, 2021 | Andrew Garcia | Nick BrunnerModern Music Director Nick Brunner spoke with I Am Strikes (aka Kelly Rosenthal) to talk about her musical inclinations as a child learning songs on a one-string ukulele, and why being yourself as an artist and a person is so important. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
JazzSaxophonist Alexa Tarantino Shines Bright with 'Firefly'June 4, 2021 | Andrew MillsAlexa Tarantino is a shining star saxophonist and composer at the forefront of today’s exciting jazz scene. She spoke with CapRadio’s Andrew Mills on recording an album through a pandemic, learning a new language, and more. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Arts and LifestyleWith California Reopening Approaching, Sacramento Musicians Sit Out Another Memorial DayMay 29, 2021 | Steve MilneThe three-day weekend historically marked the start of the music festival season in the region. But with easing COVID-19 restrictions on the horizon, musicians are planning to hit the stage again this summer and fall.
EclecticSacramento Band Best Move On What It’s Like Releasing Music During A PandemicMay 21, 2021 | Andrew Garcia | Nick BrunnerBest Move just recently released their new five-song EP Mirror Image Twins on May 7. Back in February, Modern Music Director Nick Brunner sat down with two-thirds of the Sacramento-based trio, Kris Anaya and Joseph Davancens. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
ClassicalPianist Benjamin Grosvenor’s New Album Tackles The Legacy Of Franz LisztMay 21, 2021 | Jennifer ReasonCapRadio midday classical host Jennifer Reason interviews the British pianist about his new album, exploring the deeper meaning of Liszt’s music and the personal connection he has to it. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Arts and LifestyleSacramento Artists Asking Whether City Funding Should Be Kept LocalMay 18, 2021 | Ed FletcherNew public art being installed at the Sacramento Convention Center this month has resurfaced an ongoing debate about whether local artists should be the beneficiaries of city-funded sculptures. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Arts and LifestyleBurning Man Canceled Again Due To PandemicApril 28, 2021 | Ed FletcherThe annual gathering, a major economic driver for Reno and Northern Nevada, won’t be happening in 2021. Burning Man organizers say they will focus on 2022. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Arts and LifestyleSacramento Arts Venues Say It’s Not Feasible To Reopen Under New California GuidelinesApril 16, 2021 | Sammy CaiolaSacramento performance venues say new state guidelines on live productions don’t make it financially feasible to open their doors.
Arts and LifestyleMusic Through The Pandemic: How Three Sacramento Musicians Continued Their ArtApril 12, 2021 | Megan Manata | Andrew NixonOver the past year, COVID-19 has destabilized the lives of those in the music industry, from performers to teachers. Three musicians with ties to the Sacramento region reflect on the different ways they’ve adapted and weathered the pandemic.
JazzCapRadio Celebrates Jazz Appreciation Month With Special ProgrammingApril 7, 2021April is Jazz Appreciation Month. While we’re not yet able to enjoy live concerts due to COVID-19 restrictions, we thought this would be a good time to look back at some of the many concerts CapRadio has recorded over the past 40 years.
JazzFormer Rio Americano Jazz Students On The Path To SuccessMarch 29, 2021 | Andrew MillsTrumpeter Grady Flamm and vibraphonist, composer and arranger Jackson Irvine have accomplished a lot in their young careers. They spoke with CapRadio’s Andrew Mills on their early jazz education, their future outlook, and more. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
JazzChick Corea, Jazz Fusion Pioneer, Has Died Of Cancer At 79February 11, 2021The wide-ranging keyboardist, composer and bandleader died on Feb. 9 of cancer. One of the fathers of jazz fusion, his work spanned from acoustic jazz to his own interpretations of Mozart.
ClassicalThe Music Of Lunar New YearFebruary 2, 2021 | Jennifer ReasonTake a listen to the music you would normally hear at a Chinese New Year celebration, and learn more about some of the leading Chinese artists currently making music throughout the world.
CapRadio ReadsThe Lager Queen of Minnesota – J. Ryan StradalJanuary 15, 2021Nothing says Minnesota like beer. And pie. Both play prominently in J. Ryan Stradal’s latest novel, “The Lager Queen of Minnesota.” Two sisters and a granddaughter find their way through the brewing industry with equal parts laughter and tragedy. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
