May 26th, 2006 · Osvaldo Golijov has become one of the hottest contemporary classical composers by melding different musical genres, from folk to electronic, into his own personal style. He has written string quartets, song cycles, orchestral works and an oratorio, but now the Argentinean-born composer has written an opera: Ainadamar.
May 4th, 2006 · El Perro Del Mar could pass for an alternate-universe Motown sensation. Its minimalist sound incorporates touches of jazz and a heavy blend of orchestral strings in a way that finds room for both darkness and uplift.
Apr 17th, 2006 · Federal prosecutors begin their cross-examination of former Enron CEO Jeffrey Skilling over his role in the collapse of the company. The government accuses Skilling of orchestrating fraud and conspiracy that led to one of the largest bankruptcies in U.S. history.
Apr 10th, 2006 · For fans of the great electro-pop bands of the '80s -- think New Order, et al -- Kicking the National Habit, Grand National's mellow album of orchestral synth-pop, should be a treat. As pop songs go, "Drink to Moving On" is practically perfect.
Apr 4th, 2006 · In Gonzalo Rubalcaba's "Lullaby for a Black Child" -- written by Amadeo Roldan, known as the first composer to incorporate Afro-Cuban rhythms into orchestral music -- the tension lies just beneath a lovely, pristine surface.
Mar 11th, 2006 · Slobodan Milosevic, the former Serb leader who orchestrated the Balkan wars of the 1990s and was on trial for war crimes, was found dead in his prison cell near The Hague, the U.N. tribunal said. Milosevic, 64, apparently died of natural causes.
Mar 1st, 2006 · The U.S. Supreme Court hears arguments on congressional redistricting. At issue is the 2003 Texas redistricting plan orchestrated by former House Majority Leader Tom DeLay. That plan resulted in Republicans picking up six seats in the U.S. House of Representatives.
Jan 4th, 2006 · Baltimore-based Lake Trout have crafted a unique sound based on diverse influences from a wide range of musical genres. Their new album Not Them, You, contains a mix of rock guitars, orchestral suites -- and even a Rolling Stones cover.