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For Ishmael Butler, Musical Innovation Is A Family Legacy
Once part of Digable Planets, Butler continues to be a hip-hop innovator. He stays connected to new music through his son Jazz, who records as Lil Tracy. Continue Reading For Ishmael Butler, Musical Innovation Is A Family Legacy
Anthony Davis Wins Pulitzer Prize For His Opera ‘The Central Park Five’
The Central Park Five is an operatic narrative retelling the true story about the five African-American and Latino teenagers wrongly convicted of raping and assaulting a white woman in 1989. Continue Reading Anthony Davis Wins Pulitzer Prize For His Opera ‘The Central Park Five’
Before COVID-19, There Was Harpsichord. And Mahan Esfahani’s Tiny Desk Concert
The harpsichord is alive and well. Watch Mahan Esfahani give the first solo harpsichord recital at the Tiny Desk, playing music that spans over 250 years. Continue Reading Before COVID-19, There Was Harpsichord. And Mahan Esfahani’s Tiny Desk Concert
Prominent Cellist Lynn Harrell Dies At Age 76
The Grammy-winning American cellist had a wide-ranging career that spanned Bach to new music written by Augusta Read Thomas. His colleagues also treasured him as a generous musical collaborator. Continue Reading Prominent Cellist Lynn Harrell Dies At Age 76
Stream These Virtual Events To Celebrate International Jazz Day
On April 30, the global jazz community will celebrate International Jazz Day with an expert panel and a global concert featuring pianist Lang Lang, bassist Marcus Miller and more. Continue Reading Stream These Virtual Events To Celebrate International Jazz Day
Fogerty’s Factory Is An Essential Business As John Fogerty + Family Give A Tiny Desk (Home) Concert
John Fogerty plays three Creedence Clearwater Revival classics with some help from his family for his Tiny Desk home concert. Continue Reading Fogerty’s Factory Is An Essential Business As John Fogerty + Family Give A Tiny Desk (Home) Concert
