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In the year 1500, navigator Pedro Álvares Cabral claimed Brazil as a colony for the Portuguese empire. Despite the region’s…
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Pianist Gerald Clayton first came to the attention of many jazz fans by way of the late Roy Hargrove's quintet…
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Humanity has a longstanding fascination with incorporating the latest technological developments into music. This interest is perhaps most evident in…
Cellist Okkyung Lee is best known for her visceral attack and extended techniques, which can be heard on past albums…
During the last few years, many young musicians have approached improvisation not only in the traditional method – as instrumentalists…