The 2015 Season of American Songbook continued to explore the diversity of music in the Americas: soul, Broadway, contemporary classical, country, and indie rock are just some of the fabric in this tapestry.
Images in this gallery used with the permission of Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts
Images in this gallery used with the permission of Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts
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41 imagesAmerican Songbook 2015 officially closed its season last night with a free performance by The David Mayfield Parade at the David Rubenstein Atrium. -
39 imagesThe American Songbook ended it's magical 2015 season with the magic of Magos & Limón: songs from Spain, Brazil, Mexico, and yes, Sting! -
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49 imagesBest know for is portrayal of Marcos in the hit "Here Lies Love," Jose Llama dug deeper in his musical DNA with songs from many of his shows ("Saturn Returns," "The King and I," "25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee," and more. -
70 imagesComposer Ben Toth presented an intimate evening of his music sung by Cheyenne Jackson, Erin Davie, Taylor Mac, Lindlay Mendez and more. -
39 imagesAt 88 years young, Barbara Cook charmed the American Songbook audience with stories and songs from her long musical history. -
100 imagesMusican/choreographer Steven Reker brought his musical/dance hybrid to the Appel Room for an evening of rock and motion. -
47 imagesGlorious country harmonies with a rockin' backbone are the hallmarks of this South Carolina duo. -
43 imagesWhat better way to celebrate Billie Holiday's centennial than a concert by downtown diva Joey Arias? With special guest Bridget Barkan, and an introduction by Billie Holiday's great-nephew Craig McKay (who brought along Billie's trunk with assorted memorabilia). -
55 imagesA perfect Valentines event, with singer Dawn Landes and guests Suzanne Vega, The Bandana Splits (her side group) and of course Mom and Dad. -
82 imagesBrooklyn's own Talib Kweli tore the roof off the Appel Room with a personal history of rap and a crack live band. -
57 imagesAn expanded San Fermin band, with the Metropolis Ensemble providing additional brass and strings, sang new songs and a few old ones at the Lincoln Center debut. -
49 imagesMeshell Ndegeocello provided a very personal tribute to Nina Simone in an evening of her interpretations of Nina's classic repertoire. -
63 imagesGolden-voiced Danny Rivera and tres master Nelson Gonzáles sang boleros (and others) for an evening of beautiful music from the Caribbean. Joining them was guest Paul Winter. -
49 imagesFrom Wicked to 9-to-5 to a smash on Smash, Megan Hilty sang her musical history during her sold-out show at the Appel Room at Lincoln Center. -
51 imagesNow a TV star on "Orange is the New Black," Lea DeLaria was always a 'chick singer' and Broadway belter as she returned to her roots in an evening of (not necessarily) love songs. -
61 imagesThree generations of the Rodgers family (Richard Rodgers, Mary Rodgers, and Adam Guettel). were celebrated in an intimate evening with Judy Kuhn. -
83 imagesTwo titans of music (Stephen Sondheim and Steve Reich) were celebrated in an eventing of conversation and performance and mutual admiration. -
58 imagesActor John Reilly brought his touring cohorts (collectively, John Reilly and Friends) to American Songbook for an evening of acoustic Americana. Robin Pecknold (of Fleet Foxes) made a surprise appearance. -
74 imagesNorm Lewis presented his show "Who Am I" for American Songbook fans, and cameras for an upcoming "Live from Lincoln Center" broadcast. Norm's self-definition included songs from shows he's appeared (and wished he appeared in), and was joined by guests Hugh Pinero and Pastor Bobby Lewis. -
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59 imagesAmerican Songbook 2015 began with a exciting show by fan contest winner Grace McLean and Them Apples, at a packed David Rubenstein Atrium.