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There are no words to soothe this grief-stricken year. As the COVID-19 pandemic ebbs on, artists everywhere are faced with…

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Sun Ra was born on the planet Saturn sometime presumably in the early 20th Century. Some historians mistake him for…

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Here’s a tip for whoever is reading at the Richmond, Virginia Chamber of Commerce: when you produce your next showcase…

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One effective way to find new artists and music is through their works with others. A great example of this…

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Artists often produce some of their best work when given increased freedom over the creative process. In so doing, their…