music
Today in history: Critic, playwright, Brecht translator Eric Bentley born
September 14, 2015Readers and theatergoers who appreciate Bertolt Brecht in English have primarily Eric Bentley to thank.
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Today in Latino history: Musician José Feliciano turns 70
September 10, 2015Better known simply as José Feliciano, he is a virtuoso guitarist, singer, and composer renowned for many international hits.
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Today in history: Musician/activist Leonard Bernstein is born
August 25, 2015Bernstein became the most prominent American-born conductor and a supremely talented musician, educator and composer.
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“Who is Gil Scott-Heron?” is tribute to late poet-musician
August 21, 2015A new film is being screened in select cities this summer that focuses on the life of the late poet-musician, Gil Scott-Heron.
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“Ricki and the Flash”: blinded by the light
August 20, 2015The cast tried so hard. But the jokes were tortured and the warmth didn't reach room temperature.
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