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Within Buddhist traditions, “samsara” refers to the karmic cycle of rebirth that a being must travel through on their journey towards enlightenment. While…

In funk music everything counts — every note, every beat, every silence, every breath. That’s why musicians who play funk are such masters of…

It is said that St. Patrick's Day may be the most widely celebrated national festival. Commemorating the Feast Day of St. Patrick, March 17th is honored…

The cello has long been regarded as the orchestral instrument with a sound that most closely resembles the range and timbre of the human voice.In the…

The acclaimed English-born pianist Stephen Hough has released two new CDs of solo-piano music in 2020. We've been able to add BOTH of these recordings to…

Classical 104.9 turns ONE this weekend!Yes, January 27th marks the official First Birthday for Classical 104.9 here in New Orleans.We are celebrating with…

Classical 104.9 FM and local host James Arey have created Modern Classics -- a new, five-week series dedicated to contemporary music.With a focus on new…

Howard Hanson was an American composer, educator, conductor, author, orchestrator, band leader and arts advocate. Outside his hometown of Wahoo, Nebraska,…

Take a ride on the inaugural voyage of the The Politics Roundtable. News Director Patrick Madden kicked things off with The Advocate's Stephanie Grace,…

Howard Hanson was an American composer, educator, conductor, author, orchestrator, band leader and arts advocate. Outisde his hometown of Wahoo, Nebraska,…