The theme worked well to showcase QMajor’s range, his inspired, innovative playing and capacity for crossover. The ambient tracks were punctuated by hip-hop beats and riffs from QMajor on the violin, showcasing his excellent command of the instrument..

The performing arts often require a dual effort: the creation of works that stand alone as recorded songs or other media meant for posterity and the task of presenting these works in a way that embellishes or complements them – usually publicly, usually in real-time.

From his bright orange sneakers to his bubbly, seemingly made-up-on-thespot pop tunes, John Martin left the kind of impression that wins contests. Indeed, Martin was selected as the best act at the Shreveport Regional Arts Council’s Critical Mass 9 performing arts showcase.

in March, the Shreveport Regional Arts Council hosted one of the final live events to take place in Shreveport, as cities around the country were tightening restrictions on public gatherings due to the international pandemic.