Jazz
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 when he stepped on the scene at the age of 29 in 1955 – five years later, he launched his solo career at 33 and died at 40. John Coltrane was a renowned jazz musician known for his…
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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...
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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...
