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Arts Paper

As the editorially independent arm of The Arts Council of Greater New Haven, the Arts Paper seeks to celebrate, explore, and investigate the fine, visual, performing and culinary arts in and around New Haven.

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On Fountain Street, Dr. Rivers Keeps The Beat

In front of Elm City Sounds, ethnomusicologist Patrick Rivers was doing his best to make and spread a beat. The sweet aroma of kettle corn, the excited “hellos” of unexpected familiar faces, and the groovy blues of Joe Cocker all filled the air around him.

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Chamber Orchestra Puts Student Soloists In The Spotlight

Anthony Akambe, a student soloist with the New Haven Chamber Orchestra. Lucy Gellman Photos.

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Seeing Sounds Brings The Jam To NMS

Nelani Mejias Photos.

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Salt & Pepper Gospel Singers Celebrate 40 Years

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Trinity Passes The Hat—And The Mic—For Best Video

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Music Haven Closes "Untold Stories" On A High Note

Yaira Matyakubova, artistic director of the Haven String Quartet. Lucy Gellman Photos.

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A New Haven Artist Dives Into "The Mind Of A Saint"

Nelson at the Ives Main Branch of the New Haven Free Public Library. This week, he'll be presenting some of his work at the Trinity International Hip Hop Festival in Hartford. Lucy Gellman Photo.

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Anansi Meets Jazz As Quartet Spins A Musical Web

Tyler Goldchain: "So much of this was staking ourselves in improvisation." Lucy Gellman Photos.

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From Sermon To Show, Myles Tripp Summons Strength & Self-Worth In New Single

Myles Tripp performing and connecting with his audience. Mike Chaiken Photo, courtesy of Myles Tripp.

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“Timeless Threads” Connects Composers Across History

Photos courtesy of the Kallos Chamber Music Series.

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