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Lorraine Gordon, Guardian Of Legendary Jazz Club, Dies At 95
The owner of the revered Village Vanguard in New York City — and a champion of generations of jazz musicians, including Thelonious Monk — died Saturday at age 95. Continue Reading Lorraine Gordon, Guardian Of Legendary Jazz Club, Dies At 95
Priscilla Renea Refuses To Be Quiet About Racism In Country Music
Dolly Parton, one of Renea’s favorite singers, says you have to stay quiet to make it in show business. But Renea refuses to downplay her experiences as a black woman in country music. Continue Reading Priscilla Renea Refuses To Be Quiet About Racism In Country Music
Seattle Symphony Nominated For Gramophone’s ‘Orchestra Of The Year’
Britain’s prestigious Gramophone Classical Music Awards have created a new award for 2018, called Orchestra of the Year. The shortlist includes a familiar name to Northwest listeners: the Seattle Symphony. For the first time in the history of these awards, public voting will decide an outcome. The 2018 Orchestra of the Year Award will go to the nominee receiving the most votes online. Continue Reading Seattle Symphony Nominated For Gramophone’s ‘Orchestra Of The Year’
Checking Out A … Ukulele (!) From Your Local Library
You usually go to the library to check out a book, read a magazine or rent a movie. Now you can check out a … ukulele? Continue Reading Checking Out A … Ukulele (!) From Your Local Library
These Four Composers Were Inspired By World Landmarks – You Can Be Inspired By Landmarks Close to Home
Many composers were inspired to write music after their travels, leaving us a taste of the sights and sounds of their adventures. But many of the far off lands they visited have similar counterparts right here in the Northwest. Continue Reading These Four Composers Were Inspired By World Landmarks – You Can Be Inspired By Landmarks Close to Home
Summer Music Festivals 2018
The warm, late-spring weather of recent weeks is a reminder that summer is just around the corner. One of the highlights of the season is the abundance of classical music festivals throughout the Northwest. Take a look at what’s in store this summer. Continue Reading Summer Music Festivals 2018
