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Sophia Arredondo is a Journalism student at the University at Albany, minoring in Communications and Psychology. She has a strong interest in covering music, entertainment, and cultural trends. Actively building her skills in news writing and interviewing, Sophia is committed to creatively shaping how stories are told. She ultimately hopes to shape how stories about culture and entertainment are told in engaging and impactful ways.
The Brooklyn Conservatory of Music (BKCM) has named violinist Kersten Stevens and vocalist/flutist Alexandria DeWalt as recipients of its 2025–26 Jazz Leaders Fellowship.
Their achievement was celebrated with a garden reception on July…
Lake Placid Sinfonietta Returns for 2025 Summer Season with Inspiring Performances
Inspiring performances and community-focused music experiences come to Lake Placid as the Lake Placid Sinfonietta returns for its 2025 summer series, running from July 9 to August 17.
Under the direction of Music Director Stuart…
Broken World Music Festival Will Return to Buffalo to Support Suicide Prevention Efforts
It’s only a broken world if you’re not in it.
The Broken World Music Festival, a one-day benefit concert for suicide prevention, will return to Buffalo for its third year, now with a new name, a renewed mission, and the same loud heart…
SPAC and NYCB Launch Free Inclusive Dance Workshops
Saratoga Performing Arts Center (SPAC) has partnered with New York City Ballet (NYCB) to offer a series of free dance workshops for individuals of all ages and all abilities on Thursday, July 10 and Saturday, July 12.
Held at…
Dromfest 2025 Brings Indie Rock Icons to Catskill with Yo La Tengo, Das Damen and More
Kingston-based Micro-indie label Dromedary Records announced the addition of Yo La Tengo to the lineup for Dromfest 2025. The third annual music festival returns to The Avalon Lounge in Catskill, NY from August 29 to 31. The band is set to…
Maggie Mancinelli-Cahill’s Final Show as Producing Artistic Director at the REP: ‘Once’
The award-winning musical Once comes to Albany at the MainStage at the Capitol Repertory Theatre from July 11 through August 10.
With its book by Enda Walsh and music and lyrics by Glen Hansard and Markéta Irglová, Once is known as…
KRÖNA Announces Summer Tour Ahead of Debut Album with Stops in NYC, Syracuse, and Ithaca
Rising Caribbean punk band KRÖNA is set to tour North America this summer in support of their fiery new single, “Take ‘Em All”.
With their debut LP Dead Air Diaries slated for release on November 22, the Miami-via-Santo Domingo trio…
Kirsten Agresta Copely Unveils Empowering Single “Kuruvinda,” Embracing Imperfection through…
In the hands of GRAMMY-nominated harpist Kirsten Agresta Copely, the harp becomes a symbol for deep emotion and reflection. Her latest single, “Kuruvinda,” the title track from her upcoming album, captures grief, resilience, and the beauty…
World Music Wednesday Opens at the Sembrich with Celtic and Quebecois Folk Tunes by Cécilia
The Sembrich’s 2025 World Music Wednesday series is back, starting July 2, with a performance by one of Canada’s top traditional folk ensembles, Cécilia. The group will present a lakeside concert of traditional Celtic and Quebecois folk…
2025 Hudson Jazz Festival Lineup Announced
The spirit of jazz will come alive this autumn in the Hudson Valley from October 3 to 5 with the 2025 Hudson Jazz Festival, a weekend-long celebration of modern jazz, welcomed by the historic Hudson Hall.
The 2025 Hudson Jazz…