Author Archives: The Independent Ear

Fanning the Flames on the Eastern Cape

Posted on August 11, 2009 by The Independent Ear

Pianist-composer Hotep Idris Galeta is one of the keepers of the flame in South Africa, the country with arguably the deepest and richest jazz tradition this side of the U.S.  Currently project manager for a new performing arts project in … Continue reading →

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Ain’t But a Few of Us: Black jazz writers tell their story #6

Posted on July 31, 2009 by The Independent Ear

Installment #6 in this ongoing series of stories on their development, trials, tribulations and in some cases recommendations from black music writers continues with a contribution from RON SCOTT, who comes from a perspective unique to our contributors thus far.  And that’s … Continue reading →

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Ancient Future – the radio program 7/30/2009

Posted on July 30, 2009 by The Independent Ear

Ancient Future is heard Thursdays on WPFW 89.3 FM, Pacifica Radio serving the Washington, DC region at 50,000 watts.  Hosted/Produced by Willard Jenkins…   ARTIST TUNE ALBUM LABEL   THE MUSIC & INFLUENCE OF GEORGE RUSSELL George Russell Stratusphunk Outer … Continue reading →

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Posted on July 23, 2009 by The Independent Ear
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Ancient Future – the radio program 7/23/09

Posted on July 23, 2009 by The Independent Ear

Ancient Future is heard Thursdays on WPFW 89.3 FM, Pacifica Radio serving the Washington, DC metro area at 50,000 watts — the station for Jazz & Justice.   ARTIST TUNE ALBUM TITLE LABEL   (Featuring the music of MOACIR SANTOS) … Continue reading →

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