Can you explain how you fall in love?” asks Erica Azim. “In a certain way it’s an impossible question.” Yet it’s a conundrum the Berkeley native has contemplated for half a century, every time she’s ...

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A Three Queens Banquet shows off new work from the cofounders of a theater services company focused on Latine, queer, and disabled voices.

January 8, 2026 • Venezuela has a deep tradition of reflecting political change through music. This week, as the country reels from the seizure of its president by American forces, we explore the ...

Describing the African-American influence on American music in all of its glory an d variety is an intimidating—if not impossible—task. African American influences are so fundamental to American music ...