Monthly Archives: May 2011

Nina Simone was one of the more thoroughly unique and singular artists of the 20th century. Her legacy lives on in many corners; radio programmers such as WPFW’s Miyuki Williams (“A Sunday Kind of Love”) steadfastly and earnestly uphold and … Continue reading →

In part one (scroll down or check the archives) of our lively conversation with Fab 5 Freddy, the graffiti artist who was one of the pioneers of what has become the global pop phenomenon known as hip hop we discussed … Continue reading →

May 11, 2011 Dear Randy Weston/arranged by Willard Jenkins (Duke University Press) Congratulations! It’s my pleasure to inform you that you’ve been nominated as a finalist for a 2011 Jazz Journalists Association Jazz Award in the categories of BEST BOOK … Continue reading →

Lost Jazz Shrines – 13th Season 52nd Street in the Modern Mode BMCC Tribeca PAC’s Lost Jazz Shrines series pays homage to the legendary jazz haunts, musicians, and influences of the 52nd Street jazz scene in its heyday from the … Continue reading →

NEA JAZZ MASTER RANDY WESTON TO RECEIVE HIS MAJESTY KING MOHAMMED VI’S HONOR FOR HIS LIFELONG COMMITMENT TO MOROCCO’S GNAOUA MUSIC TRADITION ON MAY 11 The French Institute Alliance Française (FIAF), New York’s premiere French cultural center, welcomes leading Moroccan … Continue reading →