Miriam Makeba Tribute at the South African Embassy |
I was fortunate enough to attend the Miriam Makeba Tribute at the South African Embassy on 16 Nov. An outstanding a life as hers could not be summed up in the three plus hours, standing room only memo...
Posted by on Wed, 19 Nov 2008 17:11:00 GMT |
Remembering Kenny Kirkland |
On the 10th anniversary of the passing of Kenny Kirkland, remember him with fondness and keep his family in prayer through this difficult milestone.
Posted by on Wed, 12 Nov 2008 09:21:00 GMT |
CNN Hero Davey Yarborough |
CNN Heroes features DC's own Music Educator Davey Yarborough tonite between 8-9pm and 10-11pm on headline news(cnn). This segment, featuring Wynton Marsalis, highlights Davey's musical ...
Posted by on Wed, 12 Nov 2008 09:19:00 GMT |
Losing Mama Africa |
I am so sorry to learn of the passing of Miriam Makeba. This is not only a great loss for South Africa; but for the world. May she rest in peace.
Miriam Makeba, 76, Singer and Activist, Dies
LONDON ...
Posted by on Mon, 10 Nov 2008 05:41:00 GMT |
Election Day |
Yesterday I worked one of the polling places in Northern Virginia. I was truly overwhelmed with emotion for the day and the significance it represented.
My day started long before 6AM when the polls ...
Posted by on Wed, 05 Nov 2008 08:35:00 GMT |
Congratulations Miguel Zenon! |
Among the 25 recipients of the $500,000 "genius awards" to be announced on Tuesday by the John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation are Miguel Zenón, 31, whose combination of Afro-Caribbean and La...
Posted by on Tue, 23 Sep 2008 06:31:00 GMT |
Hiram Bullock |
Hiram Bullock, jazz and rock guitarist who was a member of the original band for ³Late Night with David Letterman, died last 7/25/08 in Manhattan. He was 52. He will be sorely missed.
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Posted by on Fri, 08 Aug 2008 09:57:00 GMT |
Chris Calloway |
August 7, 2008 at 5:15pm, Chris Calloway, daughter of Cab, passed away peacefully in her sleep, at home in Santa Fe. An accomplished performer in her own right, she and Cab are turning it out in heave...
Posted by on Fri, 08 Aug 2008 09:51:00 GMT |
Subphonik Goes Across the Big Pond |
The Subphonik crew (Baba Israel, Yako 440 and Core Rhythm) are joining with Morganics (of the Australian label Invisible Forces) and touring Europe this June!We're hitting up.... Holland 6/12- 6...
Posted by on Mon, 09 Jun 2008 13:44:00 GMT |
Howard Theatre Preservation Project: An Evening with Dr. Billy Taylor |
Howard Theatre Preservation Project: An Evening with Dr. Billy Taylor
Sunday June 22, 2008
6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Doors open at 5:30 PM
Cramton...
Posted by on Mon, 09 Jun 2008 13:39:00 GMT |
