What's behind the magic of live music?
- Written by: Mariusz Kozak, Associate Professor of Music and Music Theory, Columbia University
After taking a pandemic-induced hiatus in 2020, Lollapalooza returned to Chicago in summer 2021.Michael Hickey/Getty ImagesFor months, fans were relegated to watching their favorite singers and musicians over Zoom or via webcasts. Now, live shows – from festivals like Lollapalooza to Broadway musicals – are officially back.
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