Ronald Bunn

George Theodore Wein transitioned 1 min read

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George Theodore Wein transitioned

Ronald Bunn 4 years ago

💐George Theodore Wein transitioned September 13, 2021. He was the founder of the famed Newport Jazz Festival, the Newport Folk Festival co-founder, Pianist, Jazz Impresario,... Read More

It’s His Birthday “Cannonball” Adderley 1 min read

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It’s His Birthday “Cannonball” Adderley

Ronald Bunn 4 years ago

🎂”Cannonball” Adderley (Aka Julian Edwin), born September 15, 1928, was a #Jazz #saxophonist during the “hard pop” era of the 50’s and 60’s. His hits in... Read More

It’s Her Birthday Jessye Norman 1 min read

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It’s Her Birthday Jessye Norman

Ronald Bunn 4 years ago

🎂Jessye Norman was an #opera #singer and #recitalist, born September 15, 1945.  She was known for her commanding presence and her voice was often described... Read More

It’s Your Birthday Tyler Perry 1 min read

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It’s Your Birthday Tyler Perry

Ronald Bunn 4 years ago

🎂Tyler Perry (Aka Emmitt Perry, Jr.), born September 13, 1969, is an accomplished #actor, #writer, and #producer. Photo Credit: AMFM STUDIOS LLC, CC BY 3.0... Read More

Tupac Amaru Shakur transitioned 1 min read

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Tupac Amaru Shakur transitioned

Ronald Bunn 4 years ago

💐Tupac Amaru Shakur (Aka 2Pac), transitioned September 13, 1996, was an American #rapper, #songwriter and #actor who (even today) is considered to be the best... Read More

August Salute to our African-American Theatre Griots 2 min read

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August Salute to our African-American Theatre Griots

Ronald Bunn 4 years ago

So, the ROUTES’ August homage to African-American theatre — the old stage productions interwoven with the upcoming 2021-2022 season productions — is finished. But we, the... Read More

The Robey Theatre Company 2 min read

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The Robey Theatre Company

Ronald Bunn 4 years ago

The Robey Theatre Company organized in 1994 as a “Readers Circle” centering on the Black theatrical canon and formally incorporated in 1996 as a nonprofit... Read More

The St. Louis Black Repertory Company’s 45th Season 3 min read

• Theatre

The St. Louis Black Repertory Company’s 45th Season

Ronald Bunn 4 years ago

The St. Louis Black Repertory Company was founded in 1976 by Producing Director Ron Himes. The Black Rep is one of the largest, not-for-profit professional African-American... Read More