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Underground Railroad: Conductor And Passengers Documented In Oratorio With New York Orchestra
When it comes to the Underground Railroad, everyone knows Harriet Tubman. But a new oratorio sheds light on a different, key figure named William Still. Continue Reading Underground Railroad: Conductor And Passengers Documented In Oratorio With New York Orchestra
Jimmy Heath, Jazz Saxophonist, Composer, Bandleader And Legend, Dies At 93
The saxophonist and composer — an artist who wrote for Miles Davis and Charlie Parker, and who nurtured John Coltrane — died Sunday at age 93. Continue Reading Jimmy Heath, Jazz Saxophonist, Composer, Bandleader And Legend, Dies At 93
Opera Star Joyce DiDonato Jazzes Up Classical Songs With Spontaneity And Wit At NPR’s Tiny Desk
Watch the celebrated opera star deconstruct old Italian love songs with her signature flair, backed by a crack jazz ensemble. Continue Reading Opera Star Joyce DiDonato Jazzes Up Classical Songs With Spontaneity And Wit At NPR’s Tiny Desk
41 Women Who Should Be In The Rock & Roll Hall Of Fame
Dolly Parton, Carla Thomas, Fanny, The Runaways and Salt n Pepa are just some of the women who should be in the Hall by now. Continue Reading 41 Women Who Should Be In The Rock & Roll Hall Of Fame
O’ Valley Of Plentyyyyy: ‘Toss A Coin To Your Witcher’ Is An Intentional Earworm
The song is from the Netflix series The Witcher and has inspired enthusiastic remixes and covers. Composers Kathryn Sonya Belousova and Giona Ostinelli discuss their songwriting process. Continue Reading O’ Valley Of Plentyyyyy: ‘Toss A Coin To Your Witcher’ Is An Intentional Earworm
StoryCorps Coming To The Lewis-Clark Valley
Now YOU can record your conversation with a loved one, and the Library of Congress will archive it. NWPB and Innovia Foundation are proud to bring the StoryCorps mobile recording booth to the Lewis-Clark Valley this summer. Continue Reading StoryCorps Coming To The Lewis-Clark Valley
