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Pretty Stringz Puts The V in Violin | Uncategorized | The Michigan Chronicle
Calloused from nearly two decades of performing, her fingers feel most at home when wrapped around the neck of a finely tuned violin.  Meet Candice Smith, who goes by the … Continued The post Pretty Stringz Puts The V in Violin appeared first on The Michigan Chronicle.
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"Let's Talk About Life" Ernest Lowery Interviews Jay Sinnett - The New Journal and Guide
Ernest Lowery sits down with Jay Sinnett, a Jazz Radio Host/Producer Sinnett In Session/ The R&B Chronicles WHRV FM - Music Educator/Drummer/Composer at WHRO. If you listen closely you will discover the secret to Jay Sinnett longevity as a top composer, renowned drummer and world traveler as he
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Abdel-Nasser, Gamal Hussein (1918–1970)
Gamal Abdel-Nasser was the second president of Egypt, officially appointed on June 23, 1956, and served until his death on September 28, 1970. Before becoming president, Abdel-Nasser was an Egyptian nationalist and prime
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Meghan Markle Says There Were ‘Concerns’ from the Royal Family Over Her Baby’s Skin Tone, Social Media Erupts
Former Duchess of SussexMeghan Marklerecently opened up about her struggles with the royal family during an unprecedented tell-all interview with Oprah Winfrey. Throughout the two-hour […]
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PBS Celebrates Pride Month with PRIDELAND, a Short-Form Digital Series and New One-Hour Special with Host and Actor Dyllón Burnside, Exploring LGBTQ+ Identity in the U.S. South
Digital episodes premiered May 26 on PBS Voices, a new documentary-focused YouTube channel from PBS Digital Studios; one-hour broadcast special premieres Friday, June 12 at 9:00 pm ET on PBS
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Freeman, Paul (1936- )
Paul Douglas Freeman has conducted outstanding classical orchestras in many countries during his long career. One of the few African American conductors in the field of classical music, he is best known for his founding of the Chicago Sinfonietta, a classical orchestra widely recognized during the
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'Was Good': Keyshia Cole Seemingly Challenges Ashanti to 'Verzuz' Music Battle
It looks like Keyshia Cole is ready to go toe-to-toe with fellow R&B songstress Ashanti in the music studio. : Keyshia Cole and Ashanti @keyshiacole
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Kylie Jenner named world’s highest-paid celebrity for 2020
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The word is out...The sky’s the limit for Chantal Braziel
Braziel, a classical music major at Carnegie Mellon University and a preacher’s daughter from Penn Hills, decided to present a “Quarantine Concert” in her neighborhood driveway, much to the delight of her family, neighbors and friends. Braziel was recently featured in Pittsburgh as a lead voc
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Prosecutor Resigns From Daunte Wright Case After Minnesota AG Keith Ellison Takes Over
Imran Ali cited “vitriol” and “partisan politics.”
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Tyrese Gibson Shares Why He Lost To Terrence Howard For Movie Gigs
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Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas Says Federal Marijuana Laws ‘May No Longer Be Necessary’
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Search On for 317 School Girls Missing in Latest Nigerian Kidnap - Houston Forward Times
Nail-biting negotiations are underway for the release of 317 schoolgirls kidnapped this week in north-western… The post Search On for 317 School Girls Missing in Latest Nigerian Kidnap appeared first on Houston Forward Times.
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Rayshard Brooks funeral to be held at historic Ebenezer Baptist Church
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Tyler Perry's House of Payne Highlight: Surprises Abound on House of Payne and Assisted Living
C.J. discovers not all surprises are good ones on a new Tyler Perry's House of Payne, and Vinny and Mr. Brown square off on a new Tyler Perry's Assisted Living, starting Wednesday at 8/7c.
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344 schoolboys abducted by Boko Haram rescued by security forces - Voice Online
344 SCHOOLBOYS kidnapped last week from a boarding school in north-western Nigeria have been freed,... The post 344 schoolboys abducted by Boko Haram rescued by security forces appeared first on Voice Online.
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Oprah Winfrey Gets Emotional Talking About $12M Donation To Food-Insecure Families
Winfrey is stepping up with the help of partner organizations like Live Healthy Chicago, who, since the health outbreak, has provided wellness visits and care packages to thousands of families in predominantly Black and Brown
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Young autistic artist defies odds with mARTism
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Joel Osteen's church received $4M in PPP loans - TheGrio
A new report reveals that Joel Osteen's Houston megachurch was the recipient of millions of dollars in federal funding intended... View Article The post Joel Osteen's church received $4M in PPP loans appeared first on TheGrio.
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Kenya: How Naivasha Detectives Rescued Baby Liam From Kidnapper
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Nigeria - Traumatized Abducted Schoolchildren Need Urgent Rehabilitation, Say Independent Rights Experts
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A sweep for 'Schitt's Creek,' 'Succession' tops Emmy Awards - Black News Channel
By LYNN ELBER AP Television Writer LOS ANGELES (AP) — 'Schitt's Creek,' the little Canadian show about a fish-out-of-water family, made history at Sunday's Emmy Awards with a comedy awards sweep, something even TV greats including 'Frasier' and 'Modern Family' failed to achieve. Zendaya, 24, became
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Two Doctors Kidnapped In Haiti As Gang Truce Falters
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Bonds, Margaret (1913-1972)
Margaret Bonds was a pianist and composer noted for her musical adaptations of Shakespeare and collaboration with Langston Hughes.  Bonds was the first African American soloist to appear with the Chicago Symphony and played an important role in the development of twentieth century classical and
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AP’s top albums of 2020: Toni Braxton, Teyana Taylor
Black America Web Featured Video CLOSE NEW YORK (AP) — The top 10 albums of the year by Associated Press Music Editor Mesfin Fekadu (a playlist of the albums can…
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'Dorsch After Dark' Hosts STT Artists on Frederiksted Stage Tuesday
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