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Five musicians sitting and holding a goblet drum, two jahlas, a mirwas and a tabla.

Songs of the sea: How an NYU professor’s ensemble musically maps cultural exchange

Explore the musical exchanges between the Arabian Peninsula and the Swahili coast with Boom.Diwan, a band started by NYU alum and professor Ghazi Faisal Al-Mulaifi.
Leila Anderson, Contributing Writer March 7, 2024

Buzzing drums, rhythmic clapping and melodic singing — this is the yearslong story of trading between the Persian Gulf and Africa’s Swahili coast. This music embraces traditional...

John Avlon speaks at Joe’s Pub, Tuesday. The House of Speakeasy hosted the intellectual talk, which focused on stories about failures.

Failure is Part of the Process

Michael Landes, Staff Writer February 13, 2017
If you're going to fail, you might as well fail upwards. In the words of several esteemed writers — including NYU professor Mitchell S. Jackson — the stories can end up to be pretty entertaining.
Broadway icon Betty Buckley performed a variety of old and new Broadway show tunes this past week at Joe’s Pub in her new cabaret show, “Story Songs”.

Buckley Reflects in Newest Cabaret

Joseph Myers, Staff Writer October 3, 2016
Broadway icon Betty Buckley created an artistic, thoughtful look back on her career in her latest cabaret show at Joe's Pub.
One-woman shows lack significant commentary

One-woman shows lack significant commentary

Alexander Tsebelis, Contributing Writer November 6, 2014
The latest one-woman shows have made major strides for female playwrights, but they have a long way to go, too
Must-see concerts this week

Must-see concerts this week

August 24, 2014
Local venues are packed with live talent this week.
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‘Find the Funny’ returns to Joe’s Pub, jubilations had

February 6, 2014
"Find the Funny" is a monthly musical and comedy show at Joe's Pub, hosted by Benjamin Walker.
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Cabaret, concert venues offer affordable alternatives to Broadway

February 5, 2014
Check out this preview of shows coming up at some cabaret and concert venues like 54 Below, Lincoln Center and Joe's Pub.