A Night of Jazz, Legacy, and the Unexpected at Unterfahrt
It has become a beautiful tradition for students of the Jazz Institute at the University of Music and Performing Arts Munich to hold their final... Read More
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✨ Cultural Wrap-Up: Duke Ellington, Aretha Franklin, Muddy Waters – April 29, 2025
ROUTES: A Guide to African-American Culture✨ Cultural Wrap-Up – Tuesday, April 29, 2025 🎉 Birthday Spotlight: Duke Ellington (b. April 29, 1899)Edward Kennedy “Duke” Ellington didn’t... Read More
February 28: Sarah Vaughan
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A Daily Journey Through Black History Month The Ultimate Songstress Story As Black History Month comes to a close, there is no better way to... Read More
February 20: Duke Ellington
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A Daily Journey Through Black History Month The Icon of Jazz Composition Story Duke Ellington, born in 1899, is widely regarded as one of the... Read More
February 19: Nina Simone: The Power of Protest Through Music
A Daily Journey Through Black History Month Story Nina Simone, born Eunice Kathleen Waymon in 1933, was more than a musician — she was a... Read More
February 18: Bessie Smith: Jazz’s First Superstar
A Daily Journey Through Black History Month Story On February 21, 1901, Bessie Smith, the “Empress of the Blues,” was born. With her powerful voice... Read More
February 15: John Coltrane
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A Daily Journey Through Black History Month A Jazz Genius Ahead of His Time Story On February 18, 1927, John Coltrane recorded his first solo... Read More
February 12: Art Tatum
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A Daily Journey Through Black History Month The Poet of the Piano Story On February 12, 1909, Art Tatum, one of the most virtuosic jazz pianists... Read More