Music

Mike's adventures in art: Peter and the Starcatcher, Jackson Street Jazz Walk

If you're looking for tips on how to experience art in the Seattle area, you're in the right place. In this weekly post, KUOW reporter Mike Davis has suggestions for what to do around Seattle over the weekend so you can have your own adventures in arts and culture.

'Cambodian Rock Band' explores collective trauma and history through music

This story of "Cambodian Rock Band" masterfully unfolds in a tale that features comedic beats, an epic soundtrack, and tender moments of love and understanding between a parent and child.

'An unforgettable evening.' Teatro ZinZanni celebrates 25 years in Seattle with a nod to its past

Teatro ZinZanni, a landmark local cabaret and comedy show, known for their famous circus tent, is set to return for their second run of post-pandemic performances. And this time, in celebration of their 25th anniversary, they are bringing back a crucial element of what made them local favorites more than two decades ago.

A music teacher left two jobs following allegations of sexual harassment. Kent School District hired him anyway

When parents in Kent, Washington, heard whispers that the new music teacher at Lake Youngs Elementary School had made students and colleagues uncomfortable, they probed his past. What followed was a frustrating journey that exposed deep flaws in background checks for teachers moving from state to state, which rely heavily on disjointed systems, applicant disclosures, and a district’s discretion — and sometimes allow teachers with a history of alleged predatory behavior to remain in the classroom.

'Thin Skin' captures a portrait of Seattle fueled by family, conflict, and jazz

The new movie "Thin Skin" follows the life of Ahamefule J. Oluo, a newly divorced father who spends his days working a soul-sucking office job, while at night, he works on what he truly loves: his music. Then, Oluo speaks to his father for the first time in decades, and things take a turn.

Music that 'pushes sonic boundaries' tops 2023 critics poll

The Seattle Times has released its annual Best Local Albums of the Year list for 2021. Local music writers, DJs, and playlisters submit their top ten favorite local albums, and the list is made up of the albums with the most votes. KUOW’s Kevin Kniestedt sat down with Michael Rietmulder, music writer for the Seattle Times and curator of the list, about the top three albums on the list, and one of his personal favorites that made the cut.

New podcast delves into the varied musical taste of Kurt Cobain