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RIP John Prine: A Man Whose Songs Saw The Whole Of Us
The music of this quintessential Nashville songwriter and lifelong independent spirit makes room for the wide range of emotions that careen through people as they stumble and dance through life. Continue Reading RIP John Prine: A Man Whose Songs Saw The Whole Of Us
Chinese Folk Music Meets Appalachian Tradition On ‘Wu Fei And Abigail Washburn’
Each a virtuoso in their own right, longtime friends and Wu Fei and Abigail Washburn team up for a tradition-blending debut album of folk music. Continue Reading Chinese Folk Music Meets Appalachian Tradition On ‘Wu Fei And Abigail Washburn’
Inland Northwest Native Allen Stone Heads To ‘The Other Washington’ To Serenade NPR’s Tiny Desk
Soul singer Allen Stone demonstrated a commitment to the Tiny Desk that we rarely, if ever, see. Continue Reading Inland Northwest Native Allen Stone Heads To ‘The Other Washington’ To Serenade NPR’s Tiny Desk
Remembering Ellis Marsalis: Pianist, Teacher And New Orleans Jazz Patriarch
The patriarch of the famous musical Marsalis family, Ellis Marsalis was not only a performer but a teacher, a mentor and a coach. Continue Reading Remembering Ellis Marsalis: Pianist, Teacher And New Orleans Jazz Patriarch
Stefon Harris — Vibraphonist, Educator, Thinker — Teaches Empathy From The Bandstand
Stefon Harris has been attracting the attention of jazz fans since he released his 1998 debut, but he’s less interested in praise than helping his listeners empathize with the world around them. Continue Reading Stefon Harris — Vibraphonist, Educator, Thinker — Teaches Empathy From The Bandstand
Krzysztof Penderecki, Boundary-Breaking Polish Composer, Dies At 86
Known early on for his avant-garde works, the composer’s challenging music nevertheless found fans far beyond traditional classical music circles. Continue Reading Krzysztof Penderecki, Boundary-Breaking Polish Composer, Dies At 86
