Abdullah Ibrahim has spent most of his life using music to stand up to injustice. Born in Capetown in 1934,…
On March 28, 2023, the world lost one of its great composers, Ryuichi Sakamoto. Although emotionally powerful, Mr. Sakamoto’s work…
For over a century, New York City has been the epicenter of jazz music. While many artists develop their craft…
The Philosopher G.K. Chesterton once commented, "There are no rules of architecture for a castle in the clouds." Here on…
For centuries, music has served as an empowering call for the oppressed and alienated. The origins of Blues, jazz, and…
One would be hard-pressed to find a figure that better represents the evolution of modern improvisation-based music than Eddie Henderson.…
In terms of my music writing, 2023 started off frustratingly with a few interviews that fell through and one that…
From advertising jingles to a neighbor’s booming subwoofer we are continually surrounded by music. in modern life But what is…
For several decades starting in the late 1940s, one could frequently find a blind, long-bearded, mysterious figure - cloaked with…
Far too many people use the terms listening and hearing interchangeably. But in reality, as composer Pauline Oliveros noted, "listening…