John Cage, an icon of the contemporary avant-garde, occupies an odd status in the music world. A seminal figure in the history of post-World War II music, Cage, who died in 1992, stood at the ...

Davies is a compelling force in avant-garde jazz. Her technique pushes the limits of traditional form, exploring new sonic landscapes with raw energy and deep improvisational instinct. Drawing from a ...

War and revolution often spur in artists visions of radical change. That's what happened in early 20th-century Europe when the Great War and Russian Revolution uprooted life for millions. From the ...

For the first time since its release in 1979, “Eskimo,” the avant-garde album by The Residents, will be performed in full. The long-awaited live debut is set for Saturday, June 7 at the Mayan Theater ...