Anastasia Tsioulcas writes at NPR Music for “Deceptive Cadence” (http://www.npr.org/blogs/deceptivecadence). Widely published as a writer on both classical and world music, she is the former North America editor for Gramophone Magazine and the classical music columnist for Billboard. She has also been an on-air contributor to many public radio programs, including WNYC’s Soundcheck, Minnesota Public Radio’s The Savvy Traveler, Public Radio International’s Weekend America, and the BBC’s The World.
Anastasia Tsioulcas appears in the following:
Britney Spears' Lawyer Files To Have Her Father Removed From Controlling Her Finances
Tuesday, July 27, 2021
In a blistering 120-page document submitted to Los Angeles Superior Court, Mathew Rosengart claims that Jamie Spears appears to be responsible for the "dissipation" of the singer's fortune.
Britney Spears' Lawyer Files Request For New Conservator Of Her Money
Monday, July 26, 2021
Attorney Mathew Rosengart, who began representing the pop singer a week and a half ago, wants someone new to look after Spears' estate. For the past 13 years, it's been controlled by her father.
Prosecutors Say They Have Evidence Of More Abuse And Bribery In The R. Kelly Case
Friday, July 23, 2021
Federal prosecutors in New York filed a request on Friday that they be allowed to enter more evidence of uncharged crimes allegedly committed by the R&B singer in his trial next month.
Eric Clapton Says He Won't Play Venues That Require COVID Vaccines
Thursday, July 22, 2021
On social media late Wednesday, the musician wrote: "I wish to say that I will not perform on any stage where there is a discriminated audience present."
Harvey Weinstein Pleads Not Guilty To Sexual Assault Charges In Los Angeles Court
Wednesday, July 21, 2021
The disgraced former movie mogul was charged Wednesday with four counts of rape and seven other sexual assault charges in California. He is already serving a 23-year sentence in New York.
How To Watch The Tokyo Olympics
Tuesday, July 20, 2021
There are lots of ways to watch the 2020 Olympic Games, from streaming to mobile app to good old-fashioned broadcast television. Here's how and where to catch your favorite events.
Disney Introduces A Revamped Jungle Cruise Ride Without The Racist Imagery
Monday, July 19, 2021
The ride, which previously featured racist imagery of Africans as spear-waving headhunters, has been transformed into a slapstick comedy in which the wildlife bests clueless safari-goers.
Olympics Opening Ceremony Composer Steps Down And Apologizes For Bullying
Monday, July 19, 2021
Keigo Oyamada, who performs under the stage name Cornelius, resigned from the Tokyo Olympics after critics uncovered interviews in which he boasted of bullying classmates with disabilities.
Who Is Mathew Rosengart, Britney Spears' New Lawyer?
Thursday, July 15, 2021
The lawyer whom Britney Spears has chosen to represent her is a former federal prosecutor turned high-profile Hollywood lawyer. His celebrity clients have included Steven Spielberg and Sean Penn.
Britney Spears' Conservatorship Is Back In Court: Who's Who, And What They Want
Wednesday, July 14, 2021
On Wednesday, the parties involved in the pop icon's conservatorship head back to court for the first time since Britney Spears spoke to the judge last month. Here's who the main players are.
Jivan Gasparyan, Armenian Musician Beloved By Rock Stars And Hollywood, Has Died
Tuesday, July 06, 2021
The duduk player and composer took his music from the mountains of his native Armenia to some of Hollywood's biggest films. Along the way, he played with rock legends like Peter Gabriel and Brian Eno.
Judge Approves Company's Withdrawal From Co-Managing Britney Spears' Conservatorship
Thursday, July 01, 2021
Bessemer Trust asked to be removed from its planned role as co-conservator of the pop icon's estate, saying it hadn't realized she was opposed to the arrangement. The judge approved the move Friday.
Judge Denies Britney Spears' Request To Have Her Father Removed From Conservatorship
Wednesday, June 30, 2021
Judge Brenda Penny signed an order denying Spears' request to have her father, Jamie Spears, removed from control of her conservatorship.
James Franco Agrees To Settle Class-Action Sexual Misconduct Suit For $2.2 Million
Wednesday, June 30, 2021
The actor agreed to a settlement in a class-action suit led by two of his former students, Sarah Tither-Kaplan and Toni Gaal, at his now-shuttered Studio 4 school.
Opinion: Britney Is The Latest Victim Of The Industry Machine
Friday, June 25, 2021
Britney Spears' appearance in Los Angeles Superior Court on Wednesday points to a broader history of how women in entertainment and the music business have been treated.
Britney Is Far From The Only Female Musician Who Has Had To Fight For Autonomy
Thursday, June 24, 2021
Britney Spears asked an LA County judge to end her father's control over her life via a conservatorship. Musicians, especially female ones, have been subject to various forms of control for decades.
Britney Spears Is Headed To Court To Address Her Conservatorship. Here's What To Know
Wednesday, June 23, 2021
Pop icon Britney Spears is scheduled to speak in court on Wednesday as part of her ongoing conservatorship case. Here's a guide to help understand why she's there and what's going on.
Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie Directs Fiery Essay At Former Student — And Cancel Culture
Thursday, June 17, 2021
Two literary stars from Nigeria are engaging in a very public feud — a fight that is both personal and also enfolds bigger questions about feminism, gender identity and social media.
NEA Announces 2021 National Heritage Fellowship Winners
Tuesday, June 15, 2021
This year's honorees include the Mexican-American band Los Lobos, the founder of the Irish-American musical group Cherish the Ladies, and Native American and Puerto Rican textile artists.
Lin-Manuel Miranda Apologizes For Lack Of Afro-Latinx Actors In 'In The Heights'
Tuesday, June 15, 2021
In a Twitter message, the co-creator of In The Heights wrote: "In trying to paint a mosaic of this community, we fell short. I'm truly sorry."
