It is with great sadness that we inform you of the passing of David Darling, co-founder of Music for People (MfP). The GRAMMY Award-winning cellist died peacefully at home on Friday, surrounded by members of …
Sound Bites: A Q&A with MfP Board Member Alison Weiner
Leave it to Alison Weiner, a self-described “improvising musician,” to debunk any misconceptions about “free improvisation.” In fact, the North Carolina-based pianist avoids using the term altogether, claiming it to be misleading. “‘Free improvisation’ suggests …
Sound Bites: A Q&A with Canadian Singer-Songwriter Jane Lewis
With her trademark curls and gutsy stage presence, Jane Lewis is often compared to the legendary hitmaker Carole King. “I take it as a compliment,” says the Canadian singer-songwriter, whose own material exudes a certain …
Sound Bites: A Q&A with Acclaimed Montréal Pianist Josée Allard
Proof that Josée Allard is not your run-of-the-mill pianist can be found on the homepage of her website. About halfway down it is a quote by jazz legend Miles Davis. Even though the words are …
Sound Bites: A Q&A with multi-instrumentalist, MLP member Liz Lulu
Liz Lulu was 26 when she first picked up bass guitar. That she did so while auditioning for a local rock band is beside the point. “I asked them, ‘How do you hold this thing?’” …
Sound Bites: A Q&A with Native American Style Flutist Ami Sarasvati
Ami Sarasvati traces her interest in the Native American style flute to a small bookstore in Colorado, where she first heard R. Carlos Nakai’s landmark album, “Canyon Triology.” “I immediately fell in love with the …
Sound Bites: A Q&A with Music for People’s Jim Oshinsky, Part II
Jim Oshinsky has been a steady presence at Music for People (MfP) since its inception in 1986. As a musician, an administrator and the author of the seminal book “Return to Child,” he has helped …
Sound Bites: A Q&A with MfP Charter Board Member Jim Oshinsky, Part I
Jim Oshinsky was a Ph.D. student at The University of Tennessee, Knoxville, in the mid-1970s, when he attended a concert by the Paul Winter Consort. By then, the group was taking world music mainstream, combining …
Press Release: ‘Art of Improvisation’ Workshops Aug. 2-5
An all-star faculty will headline the virtual series, designed to foster creativity, self-renewal and a sense of community Musicians of all ages and skill levels are invited to register for “Art of Improvisation” (AOI), a …
Press Release: Music for People Opens Way for All to Play – March 7-8 in Montreal
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE February 7, 2020 Contact: Rob Enslin, rmenslin@syr.edu 315.559.8115 Music for People Opens Way for All to Play: Come See What Community Music-Making Is All About, March 7-8 in Montreal MfP satellite workshops …