Music

Kristine Bouyoucos has two loves, music and printmaking. At some point, she combined the two. She honors the composers she admires through her artwork.

Live music from the comfort of a living room couch? Can't go wrong with that. The Timber House makes it happen!

If you live in Rochester, chances are you've seen posters made by Alison Cote. Inspired by all things vintage, she keeps the style alive through hand-drawn elements, retro colors and lifelike textures that will challenge your notions of digital graphic design. If you're new to her work, then keep your eyes out for more because Alsion has found her niche and she shows no signs of stopping. 

Gaelynn Lea's music is haunting. It's no wonder she won NPR Music's 2016 Tiny Desk Contest. She recently visited Nazareth College and we were there to capture her performance. Aired 1/12/18.

Austin Lake is a 24 year-old musician from Rochester, New York. His alter-ego is Aweful Kanawful, a musical virtuoso backed by his Rubber Husband’s Band. What audiences see as a ten-piece ensemble begins in the solitude of Austin’s basement, where he records each instrument on their own, and later combines them to create the sound of a full band. Take a look inside the creative genius of this local talent.

Music has a way of reaching the seemingly unreachable. There's plenty of evidence that proves how powerful music can be for people suffering from Alzheimers and dementia. And it can brighten the day of just about anyone who is feeling down. Local singer, Andy Nahas, specializes in performing for this audience, let's take a look. 

When it comes to the soulful voices of Rochester musicians, it's impossible to ignore Cammy Enaharo. She pairs her soothing vocals with her trusty ukulele to provide simple but beautiful melodies. We caught her at the recent First Niagara Rochester Fringe Festival. Take a look. Aired 10/14/16.

Have you ever experienced a deep sense of calm after listening to soothing music? I'm sure you can relate when I say that listening to music can bring peace in stressful or uncertain times. Well, local doctor, Jefferson Svengsouk is putting this into practice at Strong Memorial Hospital's Palliative Care Unit. He's combining his two passions, caring for people in need and playing the Native American flute. We recently visited him as he played at the bedside of someone in need. Aired 9/16/16.

We were lucky to be able to sit down with Matt Merritt and Alyssa Coco from the Rochester band, Roses & Revolutions. Take a look! Aired 6/24/16.

Earlier this year we were visited by a true master of the banjo. Bela Fleck dropped by Rochester to work with students at the Eastman School of Music and while he was in town he visited us here at WXXI to speak with our very own Julia Figueras. The conversation touched on the back story of the instrument and Bela Fleck's place in that history. Take a look. Aired on 5/13/16