by Justin Austin | Sep 12, 2017 | Song of the Day
Right after I left Opera Theatre of St. Louis last summer, I went to West Palm Beach Florida. I was competing in the national rounds of a year long competition presented by NANM (National Association of Negro Musicians) NANM is the oldest organization for the...
by Justin Austin | Sep 11, 2017 | Song of the Day
Last summer while I was a festival artist at the Opera Theatre of St. Louis, I received an assignment to participate in a special Ricky Ian Gordon presentation. Nine singers were to be featured in concert performing a variety of pieces by Gordon. I initially declined...
by Sam Grosby | Sep 2, 2017 | Song of the Day
The legendary Irina Arkhipova is found here in great form singing Sergei Taneyev’s “Music” and “Stalactites” from a 1971 concert comprised entirely of Taneyev’s compositions.
by Sam Grosby | Sep 1, 2017 | Song of the Day
Having mastered hip hop, hard bop, free form and everything in between, Marquis Hill is one of the heaviest hitting cats on the jazz scene in America. Hill has made a name for himself as one of the most gifted trumpeters around, winning the Thelonious Monk Trumpet...
by Sam Grosby | Aug 31, 2017 | Song of the Day
Style, ease, grace, beauty, power and a wonderful reminder that perhaps perfection is attainable.
by Sam Grosby | Aug 30, 2017 | Song of the Day
A little over a year ago, transgender Americans were granted the right to serve openly as such in the U.S. Military. This was a decision that allowed an estimated 2,500 people the freedom to be themselves. Following the repeal of this decree four days ago, I felt it...
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