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MOJA Radio/WEEKLY FEATURES: June 21-27, 2010

June 20, 2010

This Monday, June 21st, we'll present another edition of our special feature, MONDAY WITH THE MASTERS on MOJA Radio. This time the focus is on possibly the most celebrated pianist and composer his country has ever produced, the man from The Dominican Republic, MICHEL CAMILO. You'll hear of his career beginnings growing up in Santo Domingo ...

West Oak Lane Jazz and Arts Festival 2010 Part 2

June 20, 2010

Rico Belled - "The Pursuit of Comfort" - Now Available!

June 20, 2010

Rico Belled's debut album The Pursuit Of Comfort is now available. It features many great musicians: Jeff Kashiwa (Rippingtons), Katisse Buckingham (Yellowjackets), Dave Karasony (Rippingtons), Jeff Babko (James Taylor), Jonathan Dresel (Jimmy Kimmel Live) and many more. Stylistically ranging from Afro-Cuban to Brazilian Jazz, with some Funk and Weather Report thrown in, there are 10 original ...

Erykah Badu Offers an Unapologetic 'Window Seat' to Her Soul

June 20, 2010

Since releasing her debut, Baduizm, more than 13 years ago, the Dallas native has found new, creative -- though sometimes controversial -- ways of expression. From donning head wraps as towering as Marge Simpsons tresses to shaving all her hair completely off -- she knows how to make a bold declaration. But it was her last ...

Mark Anthony Master of Crossover Relives 70s Ballads

June 20, 2010

Growing up in the Washington housing project in East Harlem in the 1970s, the singer Marc Anthony came to realize early on that every family's identity was based on the music they were blaring out their windows toward the courtyard below. As he moved about, he recalled this week, he would hear Marvin Gaye coming ...

Cuban Singer Silvio Rodriguez Dazzles at the Gibson Amphitheatre

June 20, 2010

Rodriguez is given multiple encores in a night of sublime music leaning more poetry than politics. Rodriguez set a graceful, warm tone with just a guitar and a few accompanists. Silvio Rodriguez, the great Cuban singer-songwriter who performed a dazzling set Thursday night at the Gibson Amphitheatre, has the type of lyrical and melodic gifts that ...

Jazz Musician of the Day: Eric Dolphy

June 20, 2010

All About Jazz is celebrating Eric Dolphy's birthday today! JAZZ MUSICIAN OF THE DAY Eric DolphyEric Allan Dolphy was a jazz musician who played alto saxophone, flute and bass clarinet. Dolphy was one of several groundbreaking jazz alto players to rise to prominence in the 1960s... more ...

North Sea Jazz 2010 Leads Tour de Jazz

June 19, 2010

The widely renown port of Rotterdam promises to provide even more metropolitan vibrancy than usual from July 9th through the 11th, as the 35th edition of the North Sea Jazz juggernaut raises the standard of musical entertainment once again. In terms of big bang for the show time buck and relative ease of multiple-venue accessibility, when ...

John Fowler Photo Exhibit to Celebrate the TD Ottawa International Jazz Festival's 30th Anniversary

June 19, 2010

arts&architecture is pleased to present a collection of black and white portraits by Ottawa photographer, John Fowler, taken during the TD Ottawa International Jazz Festival, spanning the years 1991 - 2009. Visit the gallery to see portraits of renowned jazz musicians including Herbie Hancock, Dave Brubeck, Chick Corea, and many others who have graced the stages ...

42nd ASCAP Deems Taylor Awards Competition

June 19, 2010

42nd ASCAP DEEMS TAYLOR AWARDS COMPETITION FOR BOOKS, ARTICLES AND LINER NOTES - ON MUSIC The ASCAP Deems Taylor Awards program recognizes books, articles, broadcasts and websites on the subject of music selected for their excellence. The Awards were established in 1967 to honor the memory of composer/critic/commentator Deems Taylor who died in 1966 after a ...