Cabaret has come a long way from its roots in the chanson of Paris at the turn of the last century. Contrary to the images the musical “Cabaret” conjures, modern cabaret has evolved into something new and distinct. It is its own, identifiable art form, separate from musical theatre, lounge singing, or concert and recital music, and it needs to be experienced to be fully understood. It is an all-encompassing performance genre and can include singing styles from Broadway to jazz to folk music and everything in between.
