Posted inClassical Music Del Tredici, David
Revisiting a Composer’s Psychedelic Lewis Carroll Music
The Albany Symphony is the first orchestra to record two early works in David Del Tredici’s “Alice” cycle.
Posted inClassical Music Lusitano, Vicente
A Black Composer’s Legacy Flourishes 500 Years After His Birth
The reputation of Vicente Lusitano, one of the earliest known composers of African descent active in Europe, was thwarted for centuries.
Posted inJazz KeiyaA (Singer) Mitchell, Nicole (1967- ) Music Richard, Dawn (1983- ) Sun Ra (1914-93) Sun Ra Arkestra Szwed, John F Thompson, Ahmir (Questlove)
5 Minutes That Will Make You Love Sun Ra
Questlove, Dawn Richard and a range of other musicians, writers and critics share their favorites from the experimental pianist, organist and bandleader’s wide-ranging catalog.
Posted inDeaths (Obituaries) Drums Earth, Wind & Fire (Music Group) Music Nineteen Hundred Eighties White, Fred White, Maurice
Fred White, Drummer for Earth, Wind & Fire, Dies at 67
He provided the beats on unforgettable hits like “September,” “Let’s Groove,” “Shining Star” and “Boogie Wonderland.”