🎉Just 3 days until Black History Month kicks off!🎉
🎉Just 3 days until Black History Month kicks off! 🎉 This year, we’re honoring trailblazers like Jacob Lawrence, whose art brought untold stories to life.... Read More
African-American history
🎉 5 days to go! 🎉 A Daily Journey Through Black History Month
Join us for “A Daily Journey Through Black History Month” this February. Each day, we’ll celebrate an iconic figure, share their story, and challenge you with... Read More
ROUTES’ ROOTS — Oscar Micheaux, Filmaker | 1980-1-18
Black themes on the wide screen had their origins long before Hollywood producers discovered their market value. In fact, black film producers were around when... Read More
Sylvester: Beyond the Gimmick | 1980-1-1
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The Emergence of Disco Disco as a music and lifestyle has yet to be defined, even though we have been dancing and listening to it... Read More
Part 3. – Miles Davis and the Evolution of Jazz Fusion from Classical Roots
Jazz has always been a dynamic art form, evolving and reshaping itself with each passing decade. Among the countless innovators who redefined the genre, Miles... Read More
Part 2. — How the Modern Jazz Quartet Blended Jazz and Classical Music to Create Something Timeless
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Let’s face it — when most people think of jazz, they picture smoky clubs, wild improvisation, and the kind of energy that feels almost chaotic.... Read More
Part I. Blending Jazz and Classical Music: Schuller, Davis, and MJQ
When we think of jazz, images of lively improvisations in intimate clubs often come to mind. However, the Modern Jazz Quartet (MJQ) redefined this perception... Read More
Introducing the Series: Jazz at the Crossroads of Innovation
Jazz has never been a static art form. From its roots in New Orleans to the electric experimentation of the 1970s, it has thrived on... Read More