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O.J. Simpson will haunt us forever

and ever, until America becomes Atlantis

Apr 15 •

Harmony Holiday

Who is the king of love?

James Baldwin's article on the suit he wore to MLK's funeral and its path from sorrow to sorrow

Apr 4 •

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On "Jolene" and the others

Apr 2 •

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Fictions of the Interlude I

Impressions of the past few weeks with a focus on Mingus and the moon

Mar 29 •

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Just Don't Fall Out the Sky

On Ye's new album and how far you've followed him

Mar 1 •

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Field notes from this week in listening and paying attention

Feb 9 •

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Andrew Hill Breaks

1964 Interview with jazz pianist Andrew Hill

Feb 2 •

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Billy Strayhorn, 1967

I’m sharing an interview Billy Strayhorn did for Downbeat’s 1967 composers issue. It’s about working, studying, thinking up the dreams as they are…

Jan 19 •

Harmony Holiday

Black Music and Black Muses

Black Music and Black Muses

Music writing that is not restricted by the demands, wishes, and timelines of the music industry. Writing, not advertising. Love, not a battle of the brands.

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