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Jazz
Years before Beyoncé’s tour, an untold history
While Beyoncé continues to grab headlines and awards with her country music concert tour, her success is uncovering the unknown history of the genre. Country is just one of the genres at the heart of American music – genres flourishing and originating in and around New Orleans. Beyoncé is just the latest musician of color…
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Exploring the Evolution of Contemporary Nigerian Musical Genres And Their Impact On The World of Music
In countless ceremonies throughout Nigeria’s history, which dates back to the earliest...
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Asa: The Artistry Journey of Nigeria’s Soul Diva
Bukola Elemide, better known by her stage name Asa, is a French-Nigerian singer-songwriter...
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From heroin addict to 60s jazz sensation: The inspiring story of John Coltrane
Although his career was brief, it was one that was impactful. Jazz lovers took notice of him...
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Wynton Marsalis, the first African American jazz musician to win a Pulitzer Prize
The very first time a music piece won a Pulitzer Prize was in 1943. It was a classical rendition titled Cantata No. 2, a Free Song composed by William Schuman, adapted from the poem, “Drum-taps,”...
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Afrisonore Presents Lagbaja in Concert: Jazz and Cocktails
Washington, D.C. – May 3, 2015 – This month, Afrisonore will launch Lagbaja in Concert: Jazz and Cocktails. The event will feature versatile West‐African musician, Lagbaja as he fires...
