Chicago Symphony Orchestra violinist Danny Jin warms up on Thursday, Jan. 23, 2025, before a concert. Jin will be among a small group of players performing Olivier Messiaen’s Quartet for the End of ...
“I’m glad I’m able to add some political diversity to the genre (today),” he says, because social consciousness is at the heart of folk music. He cites Merle Haggard’s “Mama’s Hungry Eyes” as an ...
The genre-mashing LP featured two would-be Cream members and unusual instrumentation, leaving a lasting impression on the ...