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Breaking Down The Legacy Of Race In Traditional Music In America
The symbols of America’s racist past have been under intense scrutiny since the protests against police brutality erupted nationwide. Now, the traditional music community is having its own reckoning. Continue Reading Breaking Down The Legacy Of Race In Traditional Music In America
A New Album Re-Creates The Work Of The 1st Known Female Composers In America
Women rarely received credit for their creative work in Colonial America. But with a new album, one scholar is reviving the works of the women who lived and composed at the Ephrata Cloister. Continue Reading A New Album Re-Creates The Work Of The 1st Known Female Composers In America
Singing In The Dark Times: Eric Whitacre’s Virtual Choir Takes On New Meaning
Even before the age of social-distancing, composer and conductor Eric Whitacre had been leading an online chorus for a decade. Choir members say the connection they foster is more important than ever. Continue Reading Singing In The Dark Times: Eric Whitacre’s Virtual Choir Takes On New Meaning
New Album Turns The Sound Of Endangered Birds Of Latin America Into Electronic Music
Ten artists from Mexico, Central America and the Caribbean recorded tracks using birdsong from their country, with all profits of the vinyl and digital release going to bird conservation projects. Continue Reading New Album Turns The Sound Of Endangered Birds Of Latin America Into Electronic Music
The Galaxy-Expanding, Peace-Loving Trumpet Of Eddie Gale: Hear The Essentials
The trumpeter, who died last week at the age of 78, was at the vanguard of jazz’s midcentury development and is regarded as a legend by his peers. Continue Reading The Galaxy-Expanding, Peace-Loving Trumpet Of Eddie Gale: Hear The Essentials
Margo Price On The Mysterious Process Of Album-Making And Motherhood
The country artist talks to NPR’s Ailsa Chang about how following her muse to make the hard-rocking That’s How Rumors Get Started is a lesson to herself and her kids on following their dreams. Continue Reading Margo Price On The Mysterious Process Of Album-Making And Motherhood
