Added by Carlos Jimenez on October 24, 2008 at 12:36pm —
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Sounding out STAX in Memphis
8:45 a.m. 7/16/2007
Monday, July 16, 2007
The Afro-American Music Institute's Boys' Choir visited Memphis in an exchange with the STAX Music Academy Youth Tour, who visited Pittsburgh a month or so ago.
AAMI instructor Gabriel Gray filed this report:
July 13th: the Boys' Choir performed and toured at the Civil Rights Museum in Memphis. They sang the African National Anthem accapella in the lobby and then toured what was before…
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Added by Afro-American Music Institute, Inc on October 23, 2008 at 9:17pm —
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IF YOU HAVEN'T BEEN to the Open Stage at the Irwin Eagle's (first, check your pulse) you have been missing…
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Added by Mystic Knights on October 20, 2008 at 7:25pm —
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Basil Walters, Observer staff reporter
Wednesday, October 08, 2008
It certainly was not a night of "long story short", as Benjy Myaz called his last album released three years ago. On the contrary, with the help of friends singers A'Lisa, Charmaine Limonius and the Guyanese born saxophonist Courtney Fadlin, Myaz, the artiste, on Friday, gave the full length at the Red Bones Blues Café.
A singer, bass player and producer, Benjy delivered a most electic set covering a wide…
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published: Wednesday | October 8, 2008
Mel Cooke, Gleaner Writer
At times Benjy Myaz relaxed on a high stool and led with his guitar, at other points he came front and centre and led with his voice, still with plucking the strings. Sometimes his voice stood on its own, at one point it alternated with special guest A'lisa, at others it gave way to Charmaine Limonius, just as he did with the guitar and saxophone of Courtney Fadlin.
In all cases the musician and singer, along with…
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In case ya hadn't heard about it yet, come on out and join us @ the Royal Place Tuesday nights.
Added by Mystic Knights on October 9, 2008 at 10:51pm —
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A friend of mine posted this in another fourm and I thought it was perfect for this one as well... KA
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According to the "experts", if the election were held today, Senator
Obama would win.
Many of those experts are suggesting that a "generational shift" is
occurring.
History has proven that when "generational shifts" occur, it means big
changes for the culture.
If we accept those three things as a fact for just a… Continue
Added by Kevin Amos on October 9, 2008 at 12:08pm —
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Hi everyone!
Our debut CD, "Good Hair" is now available in download form only at Digstation (www.digstation.com). For those of you that like your music digital, this is a great place to get your downloads, because 100% of the profits go to the artists--unlike iTunes.
Our CD will be available for purchase shortly through CD Baby and other outlets, for those of you who want a physical CD.
And, of course, it will be available at the CD Release Party on October…
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Added by Musique Noire on October 7, 2008 at 6:29pm —
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15-19 October 2008 Cluj-Napoca, Romania Program: Wednesday 15.10.2008 18:00 – Students House - Yaron Herman (Israel) - Anca Parghel Band (România) Thursday 16.10.2008 18:00 – Students House - Boys Band Trio (Polonia) - Olivier Gatto Sextet (Franţa, Italia) Friday 17.10.2008 21:00 – Students House - Jacky Terrasson (SUA, Franţa) - Harry Tavitian & Orient Express (România) Saturday 18.10.2008 18:00 – Students House - Hungarian Band (Ungaria) -…
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Added by Magdalena Vaida on October 6, 2008 at 9:30am —
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Live at the Village Vanguard
Live performances every month from the legendary New York jazz club. Upcoming Concerts Tues., Sept. 16: Chris Potter Underground Wed., Oct. 8: Bill Charlap Trio Wed., Oct. 29: Jenny Scheinman Group Wed., Nov. 19: Ravi Coltrane Quartet Wed., Dec. 17: Cedar Walton Quartet About This Series One of the world's preeminent jazz venues, the Village Vanguard has presented nearly…
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Added by Eddie Jefferson on October 4, 2008 at 1:00pm —
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HARRY E. "RON" TUCKER
Age 79, of Pittsburgh, peacefully on Saturday September 27, 2008; husband of Delores Tucker; father of Judith Seibert of Philadelphia, Lovella Spaulding, Vivian Crawley, Florence Glenn, Noel Webb, and Charles Crawley; brother of Bernard Tucker of Philadelphia. Memorial Service to be held on a later date. Professional services entrusted to COSTON FUNERAL HOME, INC., 412-661-5916
www.costonfuneralhome.com
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Added by Dr. Nelson Harrison on October 2, 2008 at 11:46pm —
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You all know the rest of that phrase. My close associate and friend Bob Davis is going to be in town this Saturday, October 5 as a speaker. Here is something he posted today. You can reply to him by writing : earthjuice@prodigy.net
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There is a new film out called "Boogie Man: The Lee Atwater Story."
I haven't seen it yet, but for those of you who know me well, you know that I would have a strong interest in this movie. Understanding Lee Atwater's story answers many…
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Added by Kevin Amos on September 30, 2008 at 8:03pm —
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This information was sent to me by my good friend Mark Anthony Neal.
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Bookies and gamblers bailed out blacks during The Depression. Who will save us now?
Running the Numbers
By Robert E. Weems Jr. | TheRoot.com
http://www.theroot.com/id/48261
Sept. 30, 2008--Despite its failure in the House yesterday, a massive taxpayer-financed bailout of the nation's various financial institutions remains a near certainty.
Black…
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Added by Kevin Amos on September 30, 2008 at 7:51pm —
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Well done to the winners of our spelling mistake competition, the first 10 entries received were judged to be the winners and they are; Lucas Tsholofelo Titisi of Walmer, P.E.; Peter Bosch of Steenberg, Cape; Andrea Wolper of Brooklyn, New York; Bev Perold-Stephen of Durban North; Norma Read of Claremont, CT; Cheryl Scholtz of Cape Town; Grant Smith of Modderfontein; Mike Laatz of Claremont, CT; Mark Black of Kenilworth, CT and Herby Opland of Johannesburg. As will be noted we have received…
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Added by Eric Alan on September 12, 2008 at 11:09am —
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Mayor Ravenstahl proclaims August 18 as Leo Casino day in Pittsburgh. As I received the proclamation I thought about my beginning in the burg, the struggle, the love and my DNA. From being tortured at the police station at the age of 18, beaten like a dog. To playing the Hurricane, just think me ,the son of a whore. I am honored....
Added by DR. LEO CASINO on September 11, 2008 at 2:38pm —
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A few years back, I decided I had to end my life as a uneducated ignorant man. I placed education on the top of my list, something that I never did in my life. I noticed I was a dumb-ass country boy with everyone around me wise and far more educated. I was left out of many things and was laughed at more often then I liked. My Wife is a genius my sons Genius! I had to keep up or be left behind… I had volumes to say but was unable to do so, because I thought being educated was in a sense…
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Added by CWR (Fan of Culture) on September 4, 2008 at 7:36pm —
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Now...before you folks start going off on a tangent let's not get it twisted, ok? There is great music in Pittsburgh. Just not enough of it and the failure by some promoters and other folks to get some of these big tours. It's not just Jazz but across the board. It gives me a migrane trying to figure out folks here, but I do love my home.
There have been some great shows and great concepts this summer. Poggie Bell at Market Square, Dwayne Dolphin's CD release shows at not one but…
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Added by Kevin Amos on August 29, 2008 at 9:22pm —
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Folks....please read the following report I saw today. The similar circumstances have ocurred to Eric Kloss and from my last encounter with he and his wife Cindy he is not getting any better either. Why doesn't anyone believe them? Eric is also suffering from a rare nervous condition. Perhaps if some of you see this perhaps we can finally do something. No one deserves to live like this. Even though many folks have issues with his wife and her "controlling" nature it bothers me to know that they…
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Added by Kevin Amos on August 29, 2008 at 3:30pm —
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Added by Magdalena Vaida on August 29, 2008 at 2:37pm —
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