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Shahin Norvasli Jazz Pianist protégé of Ahmad Jamal

5 min read

• Music

Shahin Norvasli Jazz Pianist protégé of Ahmad Jamal

Hakim Abdul-Ali 10 years ago

[embedyt] I reflect on gaining wisdom or insight on anything, I can't help but think of the many heralded teachers and noble masters of their crafts who really know and knew what they are and were talking about in any given situation or manner of discourse. The sagacity of these heroes and sheroes is priceless and beyond challenge. That reality hits close to home when I think of assessing the cognitive acumen of the musical legends of a favorite listening art form which is the entertaining landscape called jazz.... Read More

You definitely know jewelry designer Sandy Baker

5 min read

• Fashion

You definitely know jewelry designer Sandy Baker

Ronald Bunn 10 years ago 5

If you do not know her name, you definitely know her work. Designer, Sandy Baker has had a long and illustrious career working in fine jewelry, with her iconic designs leaving an indelible mark on the industry itself, and beyond. Among her many achievements, Sandy’s work is included in the Design Archives of the Smithsonian.... Read More

Thank You Sister Jones

1 min read

• African-American history
• Art

Thank You Sister Jones

Agnes Coston-Bunn & Beverly Lindsay-Johnson 10 years ago

Revisiting the Good Old ROUTES' Days! Continuing to publishing excerpts, with additional information, from the October 1977 Maiden Issue—A commentary on the appreciation of food "Sister Jones," written by Agnes O. Bunn (If you've grown up in a Baptist church, you've known a Sister Jones!... Read More

Dick Gregory Talks Donald Trump Scandal

1 min read

• Politics

Dick Gregory Talks Donald Trump Scandal

Ronald Bunn 10 years ago

In my formative years, I never got the chance to spend quality time with my maternal or paternal grandparents. I only vaguely remember my maternal grandfather who died just before my 12th birthday. I remember him, mostly, because of his disappointing death before my 12th birthday—disappointed that he died before giving me the usual penny for each of my birthdays.... Read More

Cole Network System 6 min read

• June 2020

Cole Network System

Sandhi Smalls Santini 10 years ago

Norman Cole and daughters Chadley and Monique are living testaments to the precept that the family that prays together, and works together, stays together—longer and stronger. Collectively,... Read More

Current state of African-American theatre affairs 8 min read

• Politics
• Racism
• Theatre

Current state of African-American theatre affairs

Ajene D. Washington 10 years ago

I am a freelance African American director who has lived over the past twenty plus years in New York City. For some time now, I’ve observed a number... Read More

Daa’iya El-Sanusi Jazz Visions

1 min read

• Jazz
• Music

Daa’iya El-Sanusi Jazz Visions

Ronald Bunn 10 years ago

Have you been listening to and enjoying your Jazz, R&B, Soul, Gospel & Blues music library that predates Hip Hop and Rap, but deep down... Read More

Here’s to Life Benefit

• Archived Events
• Music
• Theatre

Here’s to Life Benefit

Ronald Bunn 10 years ago

If you're free on Saturday, October 8th at 3pm and in the mood for some good old-fashioned live entertainment, check out the benefit concert celebrating the life and friends of James Hubschmitt. You’ll find our very own Sandhi Santini performing songs from her Eartha Kitt Tribute Show, along with a line up of very talented entertainers. Tickets are by donations, with proceeds to benefit The Actors Fund of America.... Read More