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Pops holds annual Gospel night at Symphony Hall
Conductor Charles Floyd delves into soul of gospel music at Symphony Hall, Saturday, June 14
‘Belle’ misses chance to examine historic event in battle against British slavery
Worlds seem to collide in "Belle," which is the latest in a series of movies about slavery released to American audiences in recent years.
Author details Ivies’ history of involvement in slavery
Many Americans are aware that the wealth and success of the nation resulted from slave labor over centuries, but few are clear about the deeply involved role some of the nation’s most prestigious colleges played in supporting the African slave trade.
Gregory Porter’s jazz Grammy projects singer into national spotlights
The release late last year of "Liquid Spirit" was met with muted reaction by national listenership. No matter. Gregory Porter’s latest album is a tribute to high artistic quality seldom experienced today in American music, especially among its vocalist performers.
Sweet Honey in the Rock celebrates decades of song
The concert on Sunday night at Boston Symphony Hall began with the mellifluous signing of "I’m Going to Stand," which is a fitting statement for the a cappella ensemble Sweet Honey in the Rock. The powerfully performing feminist group is celebrating its 40th anniversary in concerts across the U.S.
Jason Moran offers a jazz homage to legend Fats Waller
Jason Moran, the internationally known jazz pianist will be paying homage to the often-forgotten musical genius Fats Waller in "Fats Waller Dance Party: Smalls Paradise" at the Berklee College of Music Center on April 4 at 8 p.m.
Herbie Hancock discusses ‘70s soundtrack at Harvard Film Archive
Jazz legend Herbie Hancock, currently an artist in residence at Harvard University, spoke at a recent screening of "The Spook Who Sat By the Door" — a 1973 political action film depicting a black, ex-CIA agent who leads an armed insurrection against the U.S. military — made a brief splash on the national screen.
Danilo Perez weaves jazz tapestry of Panama past and present
Pianist Danilo Perez’s music presents complexity, exuberance and a definitive sense of place expressed through tone and rhythmic authority.
Jazz musicians celebrate Newport Jazz Festival at 60
On Feb. 13, jazz guitarist Mark Whitfield brings his talent back to Boston as part of the Boston Celebrity Series recognizing the 60th anniversary of the Newport Jazz Festival at the Berklee Performance Center.
Roxbury-set play “Stop and Frisk” explores black men and the law
For those possessing any insight into the sort of fiction that details the utter bitterness of being young, black and male in a large American city, Johnnie Peterson — the protagonist of Robert Johnson’s play, "Stop and Frisk" is reminiscent of Richard Wright’s character Bigger Thomas in the novel "Native Son."
