From Panama with Love
By Michael Jackson
Danilo Pérez, the cultural ambassador for Panama and UNESCO artist for peace, has seen a lot, notably in the arena of music-making, where he’s performed with icons of jazz, and has steadily become an icon himself. Pérez has a vision that expands beyond his personal career to embrace prospects of his native Panama as well as people well beyond its borders.
By John Murph
By Allen Morrison
By Team DownBeat
What a difference a year makes! This year’s guide offers more than 130 festival listings as well as a deep dive into fests around the U.S. and Canada as well as internationally!
Rudresh Mahanthappa’s Hero Trio, Part I