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9 Songs That Show How People Of The Past Coped With Pandemics
Throughout history, people have turned to music during disease outbreaks as a way to seek spiritual guidance, express pain or even educate others about hygiene. The current moment is no exception. Continue Reading 9 Songs That Show How People Of The Past Coped With Pandemics
Jimmy Cobb, The Pulse Of Miles Davis’ ‘Kind Of Blue,’ Dies At 91
The drummer’s subtle and steady hand guided some of jazz’s most beloved recordings, including Miles Davis’s iconic Kind Of Blue. Continue Reading Jimmy Cobb, The Pulse Of Miles Davis’ ‘Kind Of Blue,’ Dies At 91
Composer Rachel Portman Steps Away From The Screen With New Album ‘Ask The River’
The first woman composer to win an Oscar for best original score is releasing her first album of music not written for a film or stage production. Continue Reading Composer Rachel Portman Steps Away From The Screen With New Album ‘Ask The River’
Our Daily Breather: Violinist Jennifer Koh On Finding Carefree Joy
In Our Daily Breather, we ask writers and artists to recommend ways to find calm in the midst of the COVID-19 crisis. Violinist Jennifer Koh recommends seeking out a source of carefree joy. Continue Reading Our Daily Breather: Violinist Jennifer Koh On Finding Carefree Joy
Jorge Santana, Malo Guitarist And Latin Rock Maestro, Dead At 68
Santana had a brush with major success as a member of the band Malo, and made significant contributions to the breadth of Latin popular music. Continue Reading Jorge Santana, Malo Guitarist And Latin Rock Maestro, Dead At 68
Regina Carter And Alvester Garnett: Alone Together Duets
Drummer Alvester Garnett joined MacArthur “genius” violinist Regina Carter’s band in 1998. It was purely professional at first, but it soon grew into a romantic relationship; the couple married in 2004. “She’s the boss two-times over,” Garnett says half-jokingly. Continue Reading Regina Carter And Alvester Garnett: Alone Together Duets
