• Roots & Shoots Streams: Jovino Santos Neto

    Three Time Latin Grammy Nominee Broadcast on our YouTube channel. No registration necessary. Jovino Santos Neto is a lyrical, expressive, brilliantly accomplished pianist first mentored in the creative cauldron of Brazilian jazz great, Hermeto Pasocoal’s group, where he stayed 15 years. For the Spencertown Academy’s Roots & Shoots series, he’s prepared a special treat, walking […]

  • Roots & Shoots Streams: Taylor Ashton

    Taylor Ashton and special guests, broadcast on YouTube. This concert is free, although tips are welcome via a virtual tip jar. Advance registration is not required. Watch and listen. Taylor Ashton is a Canadian songwriter and singer living in Brooklyn, New York, who is influenced by the ways that traditional folk, pop, and R&B can […]

  • Roots & Shoots Streams: Lucia Pulido & Ulises Martinez

    Free on YouTube, no registration necessary The New York Times says that, “Ms. Pulido holds on to the rawness of the original melodies while giving them a sophisticated new context.” This richness can be seen in her different ensembles and repertoires. Performing a mix of Colombian and Mexican songs, mostly traditional like 'pirekuas' from Michoacán […]

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    Roots & Shoots Streams: The Magdalens

    Livestream from the Academy stage No registration necessary. Join in on YouTube. The Magdalens Unplugged is an alt-folk-rock band comprised of Renée DaVink (lead singer and songwriter), Britany Orlebeke (violin), and John Caplis (guitar). Based in Albany, New York, the band plays both original songs and covers a unique blend of Americana, post-punk, and indie […]

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