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Focuses on the June 2000 performance of George Benson at the Lincoln Center in New York City. Orchestral accompaniment; Benson's promotion of the release of his album `Absolute Benson'; Description of songs performed; Highlighting of Benson's instrumental expertise and freedom of expression.

Reports on the performance of Ile-Ayie, an African-Brazilian band from Salvador, Bahia, in Damrosch Park at the Lincoln Center in New York City. Diversity of the audience; Author's memories of his first visit to Brazil for the 1967 carnival; Description of the band members and dancers' costumes; Promotion of the uniqueness of African-Brazilian music and culture.

Reports that New York Philharmonic and Lincoln Center Jazz Orchestra have combined their artistry to present `Uptown Blues: Ellington at 100' concert. Musical collaborations of the orchestras.

Reports on hip-hop artist Lauryn Hill's March 1999 concert at the Madison Square Garden in New York City. Performance of Bob Marley's `Redemption Song' as concert opener; Hill's ability to mix gospel, reggae and hip-hop without sacrificing each genre's integrity; Explanation of the origins of hip-hop; Hill's reprisal of her tenure with the Fugees.

Reports on jazz musician George Duke's performance at New York City's Blue Note on the 1999 Valentine weekend. Duke's headlining of a musical journey inspired by his Grammy-nominated recording `After Hours'; Opening set; Repertoire; Jazz musicians who formed Duke's band.

Focuses on the concert performance of Ensemble Modern in New York City. John Adams as guest conductor; Concert pieces.

Presents a calendar of performances by Frank Sinatra in New York City. Date; Venue; Prices.

Reports on the jazz concerts of music performers Henry Threadgill and Butch Morris in New York City on June 12, 1998. Highlights of their concerts; Information on both Threadgill and Morris.

Presents information on several musical performances in New York City. Hawaiian Slack Key Guitar Festival; Piano performances by Fred Hersch; Concert by Billy Joel.

Presents information on several music performances in New York City, New York for January 1998. American Composers Orchestra; Musical tribute to Billy Higgins; Oasis and Cornershop.

Announces several music performances in New York City, New York for January 1998. Night performances by George Clinton & the P-Funk Allstars; Performance of saxophonist Lee Konitz; Hip hop music from KRS-One and Big Daddy Kane.

Presents different music shows in the New York Metropolitan Area. Performances of Ani Difranco and Dan Bern, John Fogerty, Bottle Rockets, and Merle Haggard; Date and location of the shows; Contact information.

''BEST of'' lists are approximate endeavors. I was sorry I couldn't attend the Mostly Mozart Festival's ''Don Giovanni,'' one of many tantalizing events I missed. But the following proved highlights of my year. 'CUNNING LITTLE VIXEN' A host of unusual creatures have appeared with Alan Gilbert and the New York Philharmonic recently. After the eye-popping characters of Gyorgy Ligeti's absurdist opera ''Le Grand Macabre'' last year came the whimsical creatures of Janacek's opera ''The Cunning Little Vixen'' in June. Mr. Gilbert conducted a vibrant performance of the score in Doug Fitch's enchanting production. [ABSTRACT FROM PUBLISHER]

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Highlights the show of Randy Weston and Danilo Perez as pianists at Lincoln Center in New York City. Introduction of musical discoveries in culture from past during the show; Presentation of Perez and Motherland Band; Concerts made by Weston.

Reviews the concert of Liz McComb and the ARC Choir at the Davis Aaron Hall of City College in New York, City.

Presents a detailed account of the concert of the Wu Tang Clan in New York City. Confirmation on acoustical qualms of the song 'Iron Flag'; Collaboration of music with Big Gay Mule performers; Statement from the performer on the success of the concert.

Reviews the concert of Mary Stallings at the Village Vanguard in New York City.

Reports the concert of Little Richard and Jerry Lee Lewis in Lehman Center sponsored by Performing Arts in New York. Remarks on the musical talents of the performers; Career backgrounds; Induction of Richard into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame; Schedule of the concert.

Reports that singer Harry Belafonte performed under the auspices of the Center for Cuban Studies at Avery Fisher Hall in New York City. Belafonte's remarks on the economic sanctions against Cuba by the United States government and the spirit of the Cuban people; Cameo performance of Odetta during the event.

Presents information on the performance of jazz singer John Lewis at the Lincoln Center in New York City on January 18-21, 2001. Views on Lewis' music recording `Evolution and Evolution II'; Professional attitude of Lewis toward his work; Highlights of the concert.

Presents updates on several musicians and their performances in New York City as of February 6, 2001. Information on the concert of Steve Earle in Beacon Theater on February 3, 2001; Music act of the band Moldy Peaches at the Mercury Lounge on February 2, 2001; Overview of the show of the trio Shellac in one of their four-night performances in Knitting Factory.

Focuses on music conductor Lorin Maazel's two concerts at Carnegie Hall in New York City. His candidacy for music director of the New York Philharmonic; Career highlights; Review of the concerts.