Libby Hanssen
ContributorOriginally from Indiana, Libby Hanssen is a freelance writer in Kansas City. She is the author of States of Swing: The History of the Kansas City Jazz Orchestra, 2003-2023. Along with degrees in trombone performance, Libby was a Fellow for the NEA Arts Journalism Institute at Columbia University. Learn more at Proust Eats a Sandwich.
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"Washington Women" is a choral cycle featuring the words of American first ladies, members of congress, Supreme Court justices and a Vice-President. The work, which will be performed by the choir at Kansas City's All Souls Unitarian Universalist Church, was co-composed by Judith Clurman and David Chase. -
Guitar is a featured instrument in many Latin American traditions particularly popular in Paraguay. And it’s one of the featured instruments of the Jopará Ensemble, a new performing group of Paraguayan musicians based in Kansas. -
National Hispanic Heritage Month is celebrated September 15 through October 15, but in Kansas City, there are opportunities to honor and enjoy this heritage through music all year long. -
Pipe organs are abundant in Kansas City, but sometimes overlooked. Take yourself on a musical tour with our guide to a few of the "King of Instruments" in the metro.
