The soprano Ermonela Jaho at Singer Ermonela Jaho, at the Theatre Jeu de Paume in Aix-en-Provence, France, on July 3, 2024. Jaho’s combination of consummate technique and utter commitment has earned her ovations, critical praise and the adoration of her colleagues. (Violette Franchi/The New York Times) AIX-EN-PROVENCE.- “Un bel...

This soprano sings 'the sound of the soul'

Larry Madowo introduces two boundary-pushing musicians revolutionizing jazz on the African continent. Award-winning South African trumpeter Mandla Mlangeni blends social consciousness with his riveting music, while renowned guitarist Louis Mhlanga experiments with sounds influenced by rock legend Jimi Hendrix. Despite their different approaches, both aim to bring African influences to a global audience.

How Mandla Mlangeni and Louis Mhlanga are redefining African Jazz

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Shortly before 3 AM, people in the Chicago area may have felt their houses shake as a 3.4-magnitude earthquake occurred about 60 miles west of the city. (CHICAGO) The United States Geological Survey (USGS) reported a 3.4-magnitude earthquake around Somonauk, IL. Somonauk is in DeKalb and LaSalle Counties, 64 miles west of Chicago.

Did You Feel the Earthquake?

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HONG KONG.- Kiang Malingue announced that Kyung-Me's drawing The Prostration (2022) has been acquired by the Whitney Museum of American Art. Included in the exhibition “Sister” at Bureau, New York in 2022, the meticulously composed tripartite drawing shows three distinct perspectives of a solemn, haunting incident—the ascension of a fall—proposing a way through which the experience of a triptych altarpiece could be associated with that of a highly symmetrical trompe-l'œil.

Kyung-Me's drawing 'The Prostration (2022)' acquired by the Whitney Museum of American Art

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"When he died, I cried and I actually jumped into the ocean": Carlos Santana and more on bass legend Jaco Pastorius

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Yesterday was the third time this year that an ad stating Chelsea Clinton lives in a beautiful Virginia home popped up on my laptop. My computer did not warn me this was a dangerous site, so this time, I clicked on the link.

Chelsea Clinton is rumored to be living in Virginia but probably still in NYC

CHICAGO, IL.- The Art Institute of Chicago is presenting Foreign Exchange: Photography between Chicago, Japan, and Germany, 1920–1960, on view May 4–September 9, 2024. This exhibition features more than 100 works by more than 30 artists in the museum’s permanent collection, and provides an opportunity for visitors to learn about the new visual language that came to prominence in photography after World War I.

Art Institute of Chicago presents Foreign Exchange: Photography between Chicago, Japan, and Germany, 1920-1960

Clarinet players are musicians skilled in playing the clarinet, a versatile woodwind instrument known for its rich, expressive tone and wide-ranging capabilities across various music genres. From classical virtuosos like Benny Goodman to contemporary performers, clarinetists master intricate fingerings and control of breath to produce nuanced melodies and dynamic contrasts. They are valued for their ability to blend seamlessly in orchestras, chamber ensembles, and jazz bands, often taking on solo roles with lyrical phrasing and technical agility. Clarinet players contribute to the vibrant texture of musical compositions, enhancing both traditional and modern repertoire with their expressive interpretations and virtuosic performances.

15 Best Clarinet Players of All Time

After kicking off the ESSENCE Festival in 1995 and headlining Sunday night for decades, Frankie Beverly was given a fond farewell in a star-studded tribute. Frankie Beverly has been a staple of the ESSENCE Festival of Culture since we staged our first concert in 1995. The legendary crooner served as our Sunday night closer, with his all-white and his classic hits, for the first fifteen years of the festival, and has been a frequent Sunday headliner for the next fifteen years thereafter.

Frankie Beverly Takes His Final Bow At ESSENCE Festival Of Culture

Instrumental music encompasses compositions that primarily or exclusively use instruments, rather than vocals, to convey their artistic expression. This genre spans a wide array of styles and influences, from classical symphonies and jazz improvisations to rock anthems and electronic beats. Without the presence of lyrics, instrumental pieces rely on melodies, harmonies, rhythms, and timbres to evoke emotions and tell stories. These compositions can be complex, featuring intricate arrangements and virtuoso performances, or they can be minimalistic, focusing on the purity of sound and the interplay between silence and notes.

15 Best Instrumental Music Songs of All Time

Dorothy Lichtenstein, wife of artist Roy Lichtenstein, in the previous headquarters of the Roy Lichtenstein Foundation and once the artist’s studio, which she donated to the Whitney Museum of American Art, in Manhattan, Oct. 25, 2023. Lichtenstein, a prominent arts patron and widow of the acclaimed Pop artist Roy Lichtenstein, died on July 4, 2024, at her home in Southampton, N.Y. She was 84. (Michelle V. Agins/The New York Times)

Dorothy Lichtenstein, philanthropist and a rare 'artist's widow,' dies at 84

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With an assassination attempt on Donald Trump at a rally in Pennsylvania on July 13, 2024, the U.S. experienced another violent episode in its increasingly polarized politics. Former President Trump, who’s about to formally become the GOP nominee for president in the 2024 election, survived the attempted assassination when, initial reports said, a bullet grazed his ear . But one rally attendee was killed , more spectators were injured and the suspected gunman is also dead. The Conversation’s politics editor, Naomi Schalit, spoke with University of Massachusetts, Lowell, scholar Arie Perliger after the event. Perliger offered insight from his study of political violence and assassinations. Given the stark political polarization in the U.S., Perliger said, “it’s not a surprise that eventually people engage in violence.”

‘One Inch from a Potential Civil War’? Trump Shooting a Close Call for American Democracy

Hershey Felder'S NEWEST WORLD PREMIERE! RACHMANINOFF AND THE TSAR - A PLAY WITH MUSIC Featuring Sergei Rachmaninoff’s most beloved compositions, from the Prelude in C#-, the 2nd Piano Concerto and more! For the first time, Hershey Felder will appear onstage with another artist, British-Italian Jonathan Silvestri in the role of Tsar Nicholas II.

Spotlight: HERSHEY FELDER'S RACHMININOFF & THE TSAR at The Eli and Edythe Broad Stage

Anselm Kiefer, Anselm fuit hic, 2015-23 (detail). Emulsion, oil, acrylic, shellac, gold leaf and sediment of electrolysis. 280 x 380 cm (110.24 x 149.61 in). © Anselm Kiefer. Photo: Georges Poncet. SALZBURG.- Mein Rhein (My Rhine) presents new works by Anselm Kiefer that pay homage to the Rhine River...

Anselm Kiefer's 'Mein Rhein' to open at Thaddaeus Ropac Salzburg Villa Kast

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Virginia Wendy Williams fans, this is your July 2024 update on the former talk show host. Her best friend of 44 years, Regina Schell, has shared recent concerns with TV Show Aces and says she has not seen or talked to Wendy in more than a year.

Wendy Williams fans are worried after her best friend claims not to have heard from her in a year

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Marriage is a significant life decision that requires extreme commitment, understanding, devotion and a heck of a lot of compromise. While many people dream of a lifelong partnership, others find the concept of marriage challenging. Astrology offers insights into personality traits and behaviors, suggesting that certain zodiac signs might face more difficulties in maintaining a traditional marital relationship. This article explores the five zodiac signs that are often considered less suited for marriage due to their unique characteristics and tendencies when it comes to lifelong commitment.

The 5 Zodiac Signs Not Meant for Matrimony

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SHENANDOAH – Two long-abandoned buildings in the southeast section of town will be coming down...
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Long-abandoned Martin Shirt, Abbatoir to come down

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A dangerous drug that is being mixed into fentanyl is causing those who inject it to develop a rash of sores that resembles a case of flesh-eating bacteria. People experiencing homelessness around Denver can sometimes be seen with these bloody, weeping wounds. I recently mentioned this phenomenon to a fentanyl user who told me about the xylazine connection.

Denver homeless people suffer sores as xylazine enters fentanyl supply

ELP, short for Emerson, Lake & Palmer, was a pioneering progressive rock band of the 1970s known for their virtuosic musicianship and innovative compositions. Comprising Keith Emerson (keyboards), Greg Lake (bass, vocals), and Carl Palmer (drums), ELP blended classical influences with rock, creating complex, symphonic soundscapes. Their albums like “Brain Salad Surgery” and “Tarkus” showcased elaborate arrangements and technical prowess, pushing the boundaries of rock music. ELP’s legacy lies in their influence on progressive rock and their ability to merge intricate musicality with theatrical performances, leaving a lasting impact on generations of musicians and fans of progressive music.

10 Best Emerson Lake And Palmer Songs of All Time

Clockwise from top left, Colman Domingo, Clarence “Divine Eye” Maclin, Sean “Dino” Johnson and Paul Raci in New York on June 26, 2024. The men all star in “Sing Sing,” a new movie based on the work of the nonprofit Rehabilitation Through the Arts. (Geordie Wood/The New York Times)

'Sing Sing' review: Divine interventions

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At 75, the Aldeburgh Festival is bigger than Benjamin Britten

ALDEBURGH.- When composer Benjamin Britten died in 1976, it wasn’t clear how the public would remember him. There was Britten the rooted composer, firmly set in...

At 75, the Aldeburgh Festival is bigger than Benjamin Britten

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