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Ronald Bell, Co-Founder, Songwriter And Producer Of Kool & The Gang, Dies At 68
Ronald Bell, along with his brother, Robert “Kool” Bell, brought generations of music fans together on the dancefloor with hits like “Celebration,” “Get Down On It” and “Jungle Boogie.” Continue Reading Ronald Bell, Co-Founder, Songwriter And Producer Of Kool & The Gang, Dies At 68
StoryCorps Northwest: From A Small Town, The Early Days For LGBTQ Rights And Falling In Love
Growing up in Chelan, Susan Little knew early being gay was unacceptable in her small town. In today’s StoryCorps Northwest, Susan and her wife Marianne Patton talk about those early days, and how much has changed for gays and lesbians since they fell in love 35 years ago. Continue Reading StoryCorps Northwest: From A Small Town, The Early Days For LGBTQ Rights And Falling In Love
MUSIC REVIEW: The Met Opera’s Live Streaming Series Sticks To Old Trappings
While a valiant endeavor, the Metropolitan Opera’s new series of steaming concerts can’t seem to shake off opera’s fusty, aristocratic traditions. Continue Reading MUSIC REVIEW: The Met Opera’s Live Streaming Series Sticks To Old Trappings
Yo-Yo Ma, Stuart Duncan, Edgar Meyer And Chris Thile Combine For A Tiny Desk (Home) Concert
The quartet, known colloquially as Goat Rodeo, jammed out from four different homes in this Tiny Desk quarantine performance. Continue Reading Yo-Yo Ma, Stuart Duncan, Edgar Meyer And Chris Thile Combine For A Tiny Desk (Home) Concert
50 Years Later, Jimi Hendrix’s Electric Lady Studios Is Still An Artistic Haven
On Aug. 26, 1970, Jimi Hendrix opened his legendary studios New York City. He died just three weeks later before he could see its success, decline and rebirth as a palace of hits. Continue Reading 50 Years Later, Jimi Hendrix’s Electric Lady Studios Is Still An Artistic Haven
WATCH: The 2020 Jazz Masters Tribute Concert From SFJAZZ
Performances and speeches honor this year’s NEA Jazz Masters award recipients, including Dorthaan Kirk, Roscoe Mitchell, Reggie Workman and Bobby McFerrin. Continue Reading WATCH: The 2020 Jazz Masters Tribute Concert From SFJAZZ
