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Cincinnati Pops 2026-27: Cutting edges, fusing artforms

The Cincinnati Pops 2026-27 season continues the orchestra’s celebration of American music with a broadened palette of styles, artists and experiences. Under dynamo music director John Morris Russell, known as JMR, the Pops welcomes and amplifies American music from its roots in Black and Appalachian traditions to hip-hop, jazz and salsa, and of course, the big screen. JMR has been a tireless advocate for breaking down barriers in old-school pops programming, working with underserved communities…