A new book details the fruitful creative partnership between the singer and poet that helped shape Simone’s sound.
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Playing improv music activates the reward system of the brain.
‘The Folk Box’ sought to trace the roots and branches of American music, and document the forging – and constant reinvention – of the national identity.
Muslims were woven into both America’s founding population and its labor force, writes a scholar of Islam on the nation’s 250th anniversary.
He embodied a special brand of multiple identities and belief systems, and took them to the world.
He was the Saxophone Colossus
He wasn’t quite able to create the sound he wanted.
The film’s soundtrack features popular musical favourites and sounds of dread and discordancy, and some of these depictions reflect racist ideas about “proper” musical, social and community norms.
Nat King Cole’s success paved the way for future generations of Black artists.
Peterson stands among the greatest virtuosi of musical history. He voiced stylistic grace, impeccable command of his instrument and the execution of spiritual freedom.
The legendary composer, musical arranger and producer Quincy Jones has died at 91.
The visionary arranger thought of himself as a storyteller, not just a sound engineer.
Politicians like to talk about their musical taste to identify with voters – but Kamala Harris’s love for jazz is authentic.
Christian and Jewish themes influenced the world of art around one of jazz’s greatest singers.
Neuroscientist John Kounios tells The Conversation Weekly podcast about what his new research with jazz musicians revealed about the brain mechanisms of creative flow.
With his highly original melodic gift, Gershwin blended jazz and classical elements to create the iconic and enduring Rhapsody in Blue.
Neuroscientists analyzed the brain waves of 32 jazz guitarists as they improvised to chords and rhythms. Their findings suggest 2 key principles support innovative thinking.
The work remains a crowd favorite. But more and more scholars are starting to see ‘Rhapsody’ as a whitewashed version of Harlem’s vibrant Black music scene.
Not just a great jazz singer, Sylvia Mdunyelwa was also an activist, educator, broadcaster and actress.
The jazz singer saw renewed success late in life on the back of collaborations with an eclectic array of artists.
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