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Tag: Archie Shepp

A History of the Newport Jazz Festival – Chapter V: The New Thing, 1965-1968

Despite its rough shape, the new site was at a fantastic location. Near the JT Connell Highway, it had sufficient space for both a large stage – more than a third bigger than the prior one – and extensive audience seating. It also allowed for convenient parking, a frequent concern at Freebody Park due to […]

by Rob Shepherd
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Musical Mentors: Gary Bartz & Maisha’s ‘Night Dreamer’ and Archie Shepp, Raw Poetic & Damu the Fudgemunk’s ‘Ocean Bridges’

The term “mentor” comes from a character in Homer’s Odyssey, an epic written in the 8th Century BCE. However, the concept of mentorship dates back to an even earlier era. Some historians suggest that the concept may be as old as humanity itself. Though hardly novel, there can be significant benefits to both parties. From […]

by Rob Shepherd
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