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‘The Last Shall Be First’: A Lost Chapter Of Gospel, Saved From Extinction
“The Last Shall Be First: The JCR Records Story, Vol. 1” is a collection of gospel music first recorded in 1970s Memphis and released for the first time after years spent tracking down master tapes. Continue Reading ‘The Last Shall Be First’: A Lost Chapter Of Gospel, Saved From Extinction
Musicians Turn To New Software To Play Together Online
Since the pandemic started, musicians have been trying to find ways to play together in real time online. Two platforms — Audio Movers and Jack Trip — offer promise. Continue Reading Musicians Turn To New Software To Play Together Online
AC/DC Returns To Rock The Masses With ‘Power Up’
Angus Young and Brian Johnson discuss the band’s new album, a tribute to Young’s late brother Malcolm and an unlikely comeback from all kinds of loss. Continue Reading AC/DC Returns To Rock The Masses With ‘Power Up’
StoryCorps Northwest: A Grandmother And Granddaughter Share Why They Protest
Lewiston resident Lilienne Shore Kilgore-Brown actively takes part in protests now. So did her grandmother Susan Kilgore in the 1970s. On StoryCorps Northwest, Susan tells Lilienne what she was protesting and what she learned from those experiences. Continue Reading StoryCorps Northwest: A Grandmother And Granddaughter Share Why They Protest
Music Of ‘America’s Composer’ Aaron Copland Plays On In A Tiny Desk (Home) Concert
A trio of musicians gather at Aaron Copland’s longtime home. Watch them play the iconic American composer’s music at his own piano and beside his own writing desk. Continue Reading Music Of ‘America’s Composer’ Aaron Copland Plays On In A Tiny Desk (Home) Concert
Musicians From Mali Offer Advice On Getting Through Hard Times
Facing a pandemic lockdown, huge political upheavals and ongoing uncertainty about the future, musicians including Oumou Sangare and Songhoy Blues offer lessons in creativity and optimism. Continue Reading Musicians From Mali Offer Advice On Getting Through Hard Times
