Fatoumata Diawara: A Fusion of Tradition and Modernity
Fatoumata Diawara is a renowned Malian singer-songwriter and actress who has captivated audiences worldwide with her distinctive blend of traditional West African music, jazz, funk,... Read More
Music
February 11. Ella Fitzgerald
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A Daily Journey Through Black History Month The First Lady of Song Story Ella Fitzgerald, born in 1917, is widely celebrated as one of the greatest... Read More
February 8: Louis Armstrong
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A Daily Journey Through Black History Month The Pioneer of Jazz Innovation Story In the 1920s, Louis Armstrong revolutionized jazz with his virtuosic trumpet playing... Read More
February 2: Mahalia Jackson
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A Daily Journey Through Black History Month “The Queen of Gospel” at the March on Washington Story The Mahalia Jackson stirring performance of “How I... 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
The Ntu Sound Chamber: A Spiritual Jazz Journey with WDR Big Band and Nduduzo Makhathini
The collaboration between the WDR Big Band and South African pianist and composer Nduduzo Makhathini in “The Ntu Sound Chamber Experience” is a remarkable fusion... Read More
Music: WRVR-FM JAZZ RADIO | 8/1978
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Jazz is in the air and WRVR-FM is the station for it. America’s only legitimate contribution to world culture, long admired by Europeans, Africans and... 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