The old Spirituals can stimulate listeners to alter society one person at a time… ‘Sweet Honey In The Rock’ are an ensemble rooted in African American culture. Respected globally, they educate, entertain and...
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It is good to celebrate at the time of his departing one of the great American musical educators Ellis Marsalis. The family were not able to give him a huge musical New Orleans funeral. Undoubtedly his impact and influence will...
They are sisters. Their names Marvelis, Rissel, and Yaina, they are known as Pegasis. Their high altitude vocals makes it sound as though they may flying high very soon. They were born in the Dominican Republic, but are currently...
Introducing two gentlemen who are legends in their own lunchtimes. Mr Chick Corea, Jazz pianist and Mr Bobby McFerrin, who uses his voice as his major instrument. They make a fine complementary pair and as you will hear their...
The Esala Perahera is undoubtedly one of the greatest festivals in South East Asia. It takes place in Kandy, Sri Lanka over many nights usually in early August each year. Music and dance, lights and elephants combine with...
Certain musicians do not take cancer lying down… Oh no, they get up, organise themselves in their home countries, then play together while individually remaining in the USA, Austria, Italy or the United Kingdom. You can...
Music can and leap across boundaries. It can skip or touch different eras, cultures, instruments, even continents. In this little film, a Jazz piece written by that sublime alto saxophone player Paul Desmond, in the mid 20th...
Music is a fluid medium, ever seeking new voices, sounds and melodies. Michal Jesionowski is an artist opening doors to the new. Polish, by birth, he lives in Edinburgh. Michal has played live music with groups and solo in pubs...
Strange Fruit is a difficult and powerful and important song in equal measure. There is a version on You Tube with pictures, but Nina’s voice gives a flavour of the bitter crop of images of the lynching of African...
Did you go to a state school? Did you learn to play a musical instrument there? In the UK, we are cutting back on supporting young musicians and yet it is a vitally important part of education across our nation. Teaching and...