AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoSuper Bowl Spotlight: Jay-Z will headline the 2027 Super Bowl LXI halftime show, extending his role shaping the NFL’s music programming and putting one of hip-hop’s most influential figures on its biggest stage. Culture Without Borders: Osaka’s 2026 comedy festival drew 73,658 people with performances designed to cross language barriers; Cirque du Soleil also held its first clown auditions in Japan. Musical Heritage: Senegalese group Orchestra Baobab is releasing its first album of new songs in nearly a decade, blending West African traditions with Afro-Cuban rhythms as younger players help carry its legacy forward. Opening Doors: Seattle’s Unbound Symphony, a professional women’s orchestra, is creating paid performance opportunities and greater visibility for women in classical music. Music as Care: Kelsea Ballerini helped bring live performances to Dolly Parton Children’s Hospital, where musicians will offer patients and families comfort during hospital stays. A Late-Life Debut: At 82, drummer Vicky Oravitz is set to perform at the Pennsylvania Drum Show, encouraging others to take up music at any age.
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