Leigh Trefny

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China-fest at Kennedy

Surveying the broad developments in Chinese art in recent years, the Kennedy Center is hosting the ongoing festival China: The Art of a Nation this month. Presented in partnership with the People’s Republic of China’s Ministry of Culture, the exhibition features the work of 300 contemporary and performing artists. The event comes nearly six years after the Kennedy Center’s groundbreaking Festival of China, which brought international recognition to scores of native Chinese artists.

By September 22, 2011

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Critical Voices: Kasabian, Velociraptor!

After a two-year wait, English rockers Kasabian have released their fourth album, Velociraptor!, but contrary to the title, the album is an electronically-charged shift to contemporary music, not an homage to Jurassic Park. While showing off Kasabian’s trademark versatility, Velociraptor! maintains enough of the group’s pumping beats and straightforward guitar riffs to keep its older fan base on board for the ride.

By September 15, 2011