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W. C. Handy: Chantez-les Bas

W. C. Handy: Chantez-les Bas

by | Oct 19, 2018 | Song of the Day

For our final W.C. Handy song of the day we turn to one of his later gems that was a lesser hit, especially at first. “Chantez-les Bas” was composed in 1931, and is the only Handy piece in its genre, a Louisiana-inspired love song. Handy never visited New...
Eartha Kitt: I wanna be evil

Eartha Kitt: I wanna be evil

by | Dec 8, 2017 | Song of the Day

I was originally enticed by Eartha Kitt’s quirks and unmistakable timbre, but the more I read and listen, the more I recognize her immense intelligence and depth of interpretation. She was an accomplished polyglot and formidable actress, and though categorized as a...