Music

Sean Shibe, a shape-shifting artist, redefines the idea of a classical guitarist

Tom Huizenga

The Scottish guitarist defies expectations, ditching his traditional nylon-strung instrument for a Fender Stratocaster to play a startling range of music – from Meredith Monk to Chick Corea.
Local

San Diego weekend arts events: Carolina Caycedo, 'The Lion King,' Tchaikovsky and more

Julia Dixon Evans

This weekend in the arts: Carolina Caycedo at ICA San Diego North; Broadway's "The Lion King"; Tchaikovsky at The Shell; Gideon Sawyer and beck haberstroh at ICA San Diego Central; David White's Park Social project; and "Sunblock 5000" at Oolong Gallery.
Opinion: That unbelievable street violinist could just be a 'finger-syncer'

Scott Simon

NPR's Scott Simon reflects on bogus buskers who fake violin virtuosity with recorded music tracks and ask for money to help with rent or medical bills.
National

On 'Sundays,' Andrew Combs seeks a roadmap to redemption

Brittney McKenna

In the aftermath of an early-pandemic breakdown, Combs sought solace in a regular songwriting routine. The result is a beautiful, intimate album that grapples with personal and existential questions.
Local

San Diego weekend arts events: 'The Pleasure Trials,' Festival of Books, Khalid Alkaaby and more

Julia Dixon Evans

This weekend in the arts: "The Pleasure Trials" at Moxie Theatre; Khalid Alkaaby at Sparks Gallery; the San Diego Union-Tribune Festival of Books; "The Planets" at SummerFest; Francis Blume at the Casbah; "Turning Tides" at BFree Studio and more.
International

A new label revives forgotten female composers' music

Olivia Hampton

The new record label La Boîte à Pépites is dedicated to raising the profile of female composers whose works have been neglected.
Andrew Bird and Iron & Wine: Tiny Desk Concert

Bob Boilen

The two Tiny Desk veterans bring a spirit of serious fun to each other's songs.
National

Le bon temps continue to roll on Cajun radio in Southern Louisiana

John Burnett

Eight radio stations in Southern Louisiana still broadcast partially in French as they try to keep alive a dying language in the area. French has been spoken there since the mid-1700s.
Songwriter Lamont Dozier, who co-wrote hits for the Supremes and Four Tops, has died

Elizabeth Blair

Dozier died at 81. As part of the songwriting team Holland-Dozier-Holland, he co-wrote dozens of hits, including "Baby Love," "Heat Wave" and "Reflections," helping to define the Motown sound.
Health

Lauv longs for the happiness of childhood on 'All 4 Nothing'

Ziad Buchh

A Martinez

One of pop music's main advocates of normalizing mental health issues, Lauv released a new album on Friday; it's called All 4 Nothing.