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THE RETURN OF ‘ENLIGHTENMENT’… JULY 1st Union Chapel
OK Brothers & Sisters…. ‘Enlightenment’- an original composition penned by master flautist Rowland Sutherland with support from the PRSF and inspired by the spirit of John Coltrane – returns to the capital this summer and the Ensemble can’t wait to … Continue reading
WAYNE & HERBIE: TALKIN’ LOUD & SAYING SOMETHING!
After decades of both collaboration and mutual respect, jazz legends Wayne Shorter and Herbie Hancock have penned an extraordinary and thought provoking open letter to the next generation of artists. It reflects their feelings on recent world events and how … Continue reading
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Tagged Art, Bataclan, Black Lives Matter, Herbie Hancock, Jazz, music, Panama Papers, Peace, Syria, terrorism, US Elections, war, Wayne Shorter
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MAURICE WHITE 1941 – 2016: Derf Recklaw pays TRIBUTE to force behind Earth, Wind & Fire
MAURICE WHITE 1941 -2016: Derf Recklaw pays TRIBUTE to the force behind Earth, Wind & Fire After reading Richard Williams’ memories of meeting the recently departed Maurice White on his excellent Blue Moment site I thought I’d give a more … Continue reading
SOUNDS OF HAITI 2016: Lakou Mizik – The Trailer
Lakou Mizik – The Trailer has arrived! On April 1st 2016, Cumbancha Discovery will release the debut album from Haitian roots-revival band Lakou Mizik. Following their triumphant performance at GlobalFest in NYC the ensemble ignited a wave of interest and … Continue reading
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Tagged Cumbancha, Global Fest NYC, Haiti, Lakou Mizik, Rara, vodou
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YEAR OF THE FIRE MONKEY – February 8, 2016
Year of the Fire Monkey—February 8, 2016 I have to confess that I’m somewhat addicted to visiting the Plum Publications website – a treasure trove of a martial arts information/resources run by California based teacher and practitioner Ted Mancuso and … Continue reading
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Tagged 2016, Chinese Astrology, Fire Monkey, Kung Fu, Monkey King, Narrye Caldwell, New Year, Plum Publications, Tai Chi
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A FEW 2015 RELEASES THAT ARE STILL IN THE PLAY PILE!
A FEW 2015 RELEASES THAT ARE STILL IN THE PLAY PILE! AS WE’RE NOW IN 2016 I thought I’d stop prevaricating and just big up a few albums that were bought or sent to me in 2015 and have stayed … Continue reading
JANUARY 1st 2016: Heiroglyphic Being & Friends LIVE @ Cafe Oto!
JANUARY 1st 2016: Hieroglyphic Being & Friends LIVE @ Cafe Oto! New Years day 2016. Following on his 6 hour New Years eve DJ set at Café Oto Chicago’s Jamal Moss aka Hieroglyphic Being returned to Oto to perform a … Continue reading
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Tagged Black Top, Cafe Oto, Chicago, electronica, Free Jazz, Hatari, Hieroglyphic Being, House, I Ching, improv, Jamal Moss, Mark Sanders, Orphy Robinson, Sun Ra
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QUESTS FOR 2016…THE OGONI… STRAIGHT NO CHASER – THE ARCHIVE….
QUESTS FOR 2016…THE OGONI… STRAIGHT NO CHASER – THE ARCHIVE…. As someone who is “under-employed” and pretty much unemployable in the straight world I find myself not alone. Like many of my friends and fellow cultural co-conspirators, who have spent … Continue reading
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Tagged Blue Moon, Film, Frances Feeney, Indiegogo, Ken Saro Wiwa, Nigeria, Paris, Petroleum Industry, Pollution, Sokari Camp Douglas, Straight No Chaser, THE OGONI
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YES MI SELEKTAH: SOUNDS OF FREEDOM! 2015 / INTO THE VORTEX!
YES MI SELEKTAH: SOUNDS OF FREEDOM! @ The Vortex …Finally, after ’nuff requests here are are a few tunes that I have had the privilege of playing between the live sets at Freedom! The Art Of Improvisation – the monthly … Continue reading
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