Mali Calling: Habib Koité Returns
The legendary Malian musician makes his way back to town via UCSB Arts & Lectures.
Josef Woodard
Recent Stories
ON the Beat | Bellosguardo in Fog and Song, LPO’s Majesty
Jazz Singer Janis Siegel serenaded Bellosguardo, London Philharmonic Orchestra — and violin sensation Patricia Kopatchinskaja — owned the Granada.
Review | The Mighty Mavis, Still on a Mission
Gospel royalty Mavis Staples, 85, brought her musical-spiritual message to the Arlington, with The War and Treaty in tow.
Serious Music Goes Off Holiday
Santa Barbara Symphony and CAMA — featuring Los Angeles Chamber Orchestra — kick-start concert seasons at the Granada.
Indie Film Upstarting
The second annual Santa Barbara Indie Film Festival took over Alhecama Theater for the weekend.
Day of the Living Dead, on State
For the second year, SBMA reaches across the institutional divide and down State Street for a Día de los Muertos celebration with MCASB.
ON the Beat | PatKop’s Return, Mariza’s Mood Painting
Musical Highlights of the week include violinist Patrica Kopatchinskaja with the London Philharmonic and fado femme fatale Mariza.
From Quebec to Santa Barbara International Film Festival | A Salute to the Work of Director Denis Villeneuve
Before and after the future — famed director’s filmography given an overview at the Riviera Theatre.
Review | Greater than the Sum of its Musical and Mythic Parts
Acclaimed soprano Julia Bullock triumphs with her realization of the unique Messiaen song cycle ‘Harawi’ at Campbell Hall.
Cinema for Nature’s Sake
The sixth Annual NatureTrack Film Festival presents a full slate of nature-themed films at Camino Real Cinemas in Goleta.