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