It is often in the smallest of venues that the brightest stars are able to shine. The space is dim, lit only by natural light creeping in through propped doors and open windows. For all intents and purposes, the room is entirely ordinary. Yellow...Read More
Vladimir Atamaneko is a man behind the music, always tinkering with the microphone or amp to ensure the performer and audience have the strongest connection—the strongest sound. “It’s not the music,” he says,...Read More
The big sound and foreign tongues of opera give the genre an intimidating reputation. But the colorful costumes and sets, the larger than life characters, and magical music offer so much to enjoy. Opera is a genre rooted in story and emotion, things...Read More
Under the new banner of the Multicultural Arts Exchange, Mikhail continued his work, but it wasn’t always easy. Mikhail became involved in the Northeast Mural Campaign when approached by a local artists Ludmila Makarova. Her student...Read More
Most careers worth having demand a lot of hard work and effort, and all too often that effort can end in failure. However, a failure can only last forever if you let it. If you don’t get what you want, you need to pick yourself...Read More
Go anywhere in North East Philadelphia and you might just spot Mikhail Zorich, a jovial looking man with a warm smile and friendly voice. You might see him at piano concerts, dance festivals, musical productions, or even street fairs, dressed in a...Read More
On Saturday, June 2nd, MAE came out to the first event Mayfair Grand Prix and Community Festival. It was a beautiful day with clear skies, a nice breeze, and air filled with music and the scent of festival food—delicious gyros, sweet water...Read More
The first thing Philadelphia, PA musicians or aspiring musicians must understand about intonation is simply this – what is intonation really? Intonation refers to the tune an instrument plays each note in, and if someone claims a particular...Read More
The first seven-string guitar to become mass produced was the Ibanez UV7. It was designed as a signature model for Steve Vai. People such as Rob Beach, Korn, and John Petrucci also used the unit. The musicians were drawn to the extended range that...Read More
On March 17, 2019, the work of Asya Zlatina came to life for the second time at The Congregations of Shaare Shamayim Synagogue in Philadelphia. Barry: Mamaloshen in Dance is a commemoration of the choreographer’s own grandparents,...Read More
The musical world is incredible. And one of the oldest instruments to stand out on a global scale is certainly the piano. Used for centuries, it is still an incredible way to express your inner musical talents – and Philadelphia, PA residents...Read More
Many people love to read and write poetry. The pieces can take different forms, styles, and tones, which allow authors to express themselves how they see fit. Symbols, word choice, and more come into play with this type of writing. Poetry is a...Read More
Multicultural Arts Exchange (MAE) and ARTS-NY Present: The Midwood Miracle, March 3, 2019 Featuring Deborah Karpel, vocal with Michael Lewis Smith, piano; directed by Aimee Todoroff Watch the excerpts from The Midwood Miracle performed by Deborah...Read More
This And That About The Origins Of Jazz There are many music options available to people today. They can listen to country, rock, rap, jazz, and more. A lot of folks are unaware of the origins of the sounds though. Plus, there is always plenty of...Read More
If you’ve never had any formal training, you might think that singing is just singing. It’s not, though: you can sing in dozens of different styles and tones, and each one has its own demands and preferences. Opera is...Read More
