[members-announce] New Postings

[Willard Jenkins]

The following are new postings at The Independent Ear
(www.openskyjazz.com/blog): 

 

*        A new installment of our ongoing dialogue with African American
music writers "Ain't But a Few of Us," from triple-threat Gregory Thomas.

 

*        An appreciation of Amiri Barka @ 75 from Robin D.G. Kelley, author
of the very rewarding new book Thelonious Monk: The Life and Times of an
American Original (pub. Free Press); and Baraka's influence on Kelley's Monk
journey.

 

*        Ron Scott explores Baraka's new compilation Digging.

 

*        An editorial in our ongoing jazz audience development dialogue.

 

*        Go "Crate Digging" with record producer/vinyl dealer-social
activist-broadcaster Tom Porter.

 

.And playlists from the most recent editions of the "Ancient Future" radio
program

 

Peace,

Willard Jenkins

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