Author Archives: The Independent Ear

NONSENSE: Journal & Collector’s Guide

Posted on January 8, 2010 by The Independent Ear

Nonsense is a hip new glossy periodical published from an African-American and politically progressive perspective that engages art, culture and politics as its three guiding pillars.  Published by Bob Daughtry and Norman Reid, the premier issue of Nonsense features such lead … Continue reading →

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Jazz, Blackness and Shame

Posted on January 8, 2010 by The Independent Ear

In her second contribution to The Independent Ear, the uncompromising saxophonist-composer and budding music/socio- cultural commentator Matana Roberts details her personal grounding and addresses the issue of the black audience for jazz, music education, coping with judgmental educators and assorted other related … Continue reading →

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Ancient Future radio 1/7/10

Posted on January 8, 2010 by The Independent Ear

Ancient Future radio, produced & hosted by Willard Jenkins, airs on WPFW 89.3 FM, Pacifica Radio for the Washington, DC metro area.   Theme: Randy Weston "Route of the Nile"   Dupree Bolton Katanga Fireball Uptown   Helen Sung Bye Ya Helenistique … Continue reading →

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Ancient Future: Top 20+ for 2009

Posted on December 30, 2009 by The Independent Ear

2009 Ancient Future Top 20 (in alphabetical order) Dee Alexander, Wild is the Wind, Blu Jazz Jane Bunnett, Embracing Voices, Sunnyside Kurt Elling, Dedicated to You, Concord Oran Etkin, Kelenia, Motema Robert Glasper, Double Booked, Blue Note Stefon Harris & … Continue reading →

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Ancient Future radio 12/24/09 Playlist

Posted on December 24, 2009 by The Independent Ear

Ancient Future radio is produced & hosted by Willard Jenkins for WPFW 89.43 FM, Pacifica Radio for the Washington, DC metro area. Wynton Marsalis Winter Wonderland Crescent City Christmas Columbia Clairdee Baby It’s Cold Outside This Christmas Clairdee Joe Williams … Continue reading →

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