jazz
Hugh Masekela: 75th birthday celebration tour
April 4, 2014South African trumpeter and activist Hugh Masekela has entertained audiences with his special blend of jazz and world music for over 50 years.
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“Liberation Music”: Defining an era of protest through jazz
July 16, 2013The music is representative of the free style era that bore it, but there is nothing obsolete about this compilation. It illuminate a period when musical expression played an important role in progressive politics.
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Today in women’s history: Singer Rosetta Tharpe was born
March 20, 2013Known as a pioneer of 20th-century music, "Sister" Rosetta Tharpe (March 20, 1915 - October 9, 1973) was a singer, songwriter, guitarist and recording artist.
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Jazz great Dave Brubeck dies at 91
December 5, 2012Brubeck was one of the most active and popular musicians in both the jazz and classical worlds.
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Tribute to Gil Scott-Heron
May 31, 2011A tribute to a singular musician and poet, Gil Scott-Heron.
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