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Content by tag "Christine Passarella"
Celebrating John Coltrane with Cultural Documentarian Steve Rowland
Steve Rowland is a documentarian, educator, lover of music and humanity. Discussing his journey for this article was enjoyable, thought-provoking and informative. Steve is a humble man, and he wanted the focus of this article to be on the music, but I hope also to shed light on what goes into the development of a good ...
read moreBarry Mayo Reframed: From Radio Mogul to Photographer and Award Winning Filmmaker Chasing Light
“Innovators always seek to revitalize, extend and reconstruct the status quo in their given fields, wherever it is needed...they are forever guided by the great and eternal constant—the creative urge. Let us cherish it and give all praise to God." —John Coltrane
My friend Barry Mayo, former radio industry mogul and innovator, now an ...
American Descendants of Slavery Empowered Through the Arts, Social Media #ADOS, and Activist Preaching
The Arts, social media and activist preaching offer platforms for the American descendants of slavery in our times. Where some traditional societal structures have failed African Americans, these ever-evolving creative areas of empowerment and enlightenment can have a tremendous impact.
This past December I arrived at New York City Center while waiting for the ...
Most Read Articles: 2018
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Interviews
Leonardo Pavkovic: Nothing is Ordinary
by Chris M. Slawecki
Published: March 16, 2018
History of Jazz
Monk's Trumpets
by Matt ...
Terence Blanchard: Music, Social Justice and Raising Awareness About Violence Against Black People
A few years ago, I was applauding as the cast of Motown was taking their bows on Broadway when I recognized a mother's face sitting across my row. Without question or trepidation, I felt compelled to say something, hopefully comforting, to Sybrina Fulton, the mother of Trayvon Martin. In addition to my heartfelt condolences for the ...
read morePreach Brother Preach: James Cone, Founder of Black Liberation Theology Lights Up the Lessons Taught by James Baldwin and Colin Kaepernick
"Every human being is an unprecedented miracle." --James Baldwin
In a world of everyday people, we indeed find extraordinary courage and determination. In each of us are gifts we can give to the world to transform, uplift and sustain beauty, love and justice. The men and women who answer this call to be Coltranian ...
Tender and Fierce Blessings: Malcolm, Coltrane and My Mentor Nat Hentoff
Dear Nat,
It has been awhile since I wrote. You are heavily on my mind. I must say I miss the ability to reach out to you when I had something magnificent to say about my Kids for Coltrane Project in Education. Sharing other positive news in education such as George Lucas's online magazine ...
John Turturro: A Soulful Truth Teller
John Turturro is one of those rare human beings who was born with a defiant grace. He is sure and stern about what moves him. His confidence radiates with a love that springs straight from his core. I think that is why he has high-quality friends and fans from all over the world. His art form ...
read moreDr. Cornel West: A Real-Life Superhero
This column focuses on the lives of people searching for and finding a human connection inspired by the life and music of the legendary saxophonist John Coltrane. Trane was a spiritual, gifted jazz musician dedicated to loving people through his heart which exquisitely came out of his instrument. I have come to discover that there are ...
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Greene Street Vol.1 by Will Sellenraad
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Chalkboard Destiny by Lisa Hilton
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Munich 2016 by Keith Jarrett
