by Paul Gruber | Jul 25, 2017 | Song of the Day
When Mary Martin died in 1990, the headline of her New York Times obituary called her “the first lady of musicals.” Probably now unknown by anyone younger than 40, Martin was, in her time, one of the most famous performers in the United States, and the creator of two...
by Charles McKay | Dec 16, 2016 | Song of the Day
For my last selection this week, I am spotlighting Eydie Gormé. A terrific entertainer and one of my all-time favorites.” I use the word entertainer as besides great vocals, she always seemed to deliver on all levels. She was born in Manhattan in August 1928 to...
by Samuel Levine | Jun 3, 2016 | Song of the Day
For the final Song of the Day of my week here at NYFOS, let me introduce you to the reason I became a singer: Paul Robeson. If ever there was an human embodiment of the traits I most value in an artist and human – communication, fearlessness, skill, an open heart, a...
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