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Paul Robeson 1942 -- Paul Robeson: Cultural Icon and Activist

February 25: Paul Robeson

Ronald Bunn 10 months ago

Cultural Icon and Activist A Daily Journey Through Black History Month Story Paul Robeson was a true Renaissance man whose multifaceted talents and deep commitment... Read More

February 23: Marian Anderson 2 min read

February 23: Marian Anderson

Ronald Bunn 10 months ago

A Daily Journey Through Black History Month The Voice of the Movement Story Marian Anderson, a world-renowned contralto, was a trailblazer who shattered racial barriers... Read More

An artistic representation of Miles Davis collaborating with Gil Evans and Gunther Schuller during the creation of 'Birth of the Cool'. Two Fusions: How Gunther Schuller and Miles Davis Shaped the Future of Jazz

Part 3. – Miles Davis and the Evolution of Jazz Fusion from Classical Roots 5 min read

Part 3. – Miles Davis and the Evolution of Jazz Fusion from Classical Roots

Ronald Bunn 11 months ago

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

Modern Jazz Quartet Graphic (MJQ) How the Modern Jazz Quartet Blended Jazz and Classical Music to Create Something Timeless

Part 2. — How the Modern Jazz Quartet Blended Jazz and Classical Music to Create Something Timeless 5 min read

Part 2. — How the Modern Jazz Quartet Blended Jazz and Classical Music to Create Something Timeless

Ronald Bunn 11 months ago

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

Introducing the Series: Jazz at the Crossroads of Innovation 2 min read

Introducing the Series: Jazz at the Crossroads of Innovation

Ronald Bunn 12 months ago

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

Natalie Lewis performing at the Bayerische Staatsoper 2 min read

Natalie Lewis performing at the Bayerische Staatsoper

Ronald Bunn 1 year ago

Last evening, I was pleasantly surprised to see Natalie Lewis, mezzo-soprano perform in the role of Alisa in Gaetano Donizetti’s Lucia di Lammermoor at the... Read More

Celebrating Jessye Norman: A Luminary in Opera 2 min read

Celebrating Jessye Norman: A Luminary in Opera

Robert Toomer, Jr. 1 year ago

Today, we celebrate the birthday of Jessye Norman, an extraordinary American opera singer and recitalist whose commanding presence and exceptional vocal talent captivated audiences around... Read More

🎭 Honoring the Legacy of Shirley Verrett – A Trailblazing Opera Icon 2 min read

🎭 Honoring the Legacy of Shirley Verrett – A Trailblazing Opera Icon

Ronald Bunn 2 years ago

Shirley Verrett wasn’t just an opera singer – she was a force of nature, captivating audiences with a voice that soared across the world’s greatest... Read More