September 14, 2024
President Biden and 2024 Democratic presidential nominee and Vice President Kamala Harris delivered remarks at the Congressional Black Caucus Foundation’s 2024 Phoenix Awards Dinner in Washington, DC. President Biden received a lifetime achievement award from the foundation.
Joseph Leonard Bonamassa (/ˌbɑːnəˈmɑːsə/ BAH-nə-MAH-sə;[2] born May 8, 1977) is an American blues rock guitarist, singer and songwriter. He started his career at age twelve, when he opened for B.B. King.[3] Since 2000, Bonamassa has released fifteen solo albums through his independent record label J&R Adventures, of which eleven have reached No. 1 on the Billboard Blues chart.[3][4]
New York’s First Black Librarians Changed the Way We Read
How the women who ran libraries during the Harlem Renaissance built collections and, just as important, communities of writers and readers.
In the vibrant landscape of the Harlem Renaissance, a profound transformation took place within the New York Public Library system. On May 25, 1926, a monumental event unfolded when the library acquired Arturo Schomburg’s treasured collection of over 4,000 books, manuscripts, and artifacts. This acquisition followed the establishment of the first public collection dedicated to Black materials at the 135th Street branch in Harlem in 1925. Now known as the Schomburg Center for Research in Black Culture, this branch became a beacon for Black intellectual and cultural life.
Schomburg, a renowned Afro-Latino bibliophile, had amassed a remarkable collection that became a cornerstone for the burgeoning Harlem Renaissance. His dedication to preserving Black history was encapsulated in his credo: “The American Negro must remake his past in order to make his future.” Schomburg’s library became a hub for Black writers and thinkers at a time when public libraries often ignored Black materials and patrons.
However, Schomburg’s vision needed champions to bring it to life. These champions were the Black librarians who, starting in the early 20th century, played crucial roles in building collections and fostering communities. Women like Regina Andrews and Catherine Latimer, among the first Black women to attend library school, were instrumental in this mission. They developed innovative methods to catalog and preserve Black literature, often battling censorship and creating new classification systems to ensure Black materials were accessible.
Regina Andrews, a young librarian from Chicago, joined the 135th Street library in 1923. She transformed her apartment into a cultural salon, known as Dream Haven, where Harlem Renaissance luminaries like Langston Hughes and Alain Locke gathered. Andrews and her colleagues recognized the importance of providing a space for Black writers and readers, ensuring that the library was not just a repository of books but a vibrant community hub.
Catherine Latimer, the first curator of the Division of Negro Literature, History, and Prints at the 135th Street branch, created essential indexes and catalogs that made Black literature discoverable. Her work, alongside that of Dorothy Porter at Howard University, laid the foundation for a Black intellectual infrastructure.
These pioneering librarians were more than custodians of books; they were architects of a cultural renaissance. Their efforts ensured that Black literature was preserved, accessible, and celebrated. Today, figures like Schomburg and these dedicated women are recognized as the builders of a legacy that continues to inspire and educate.
The contributions of these trailblazing librarians are a testament to their vision and dedication, highlighting the essential role of libraries in shaping communities and preserving cultural heritage. Their legacy lives on in institutions like the Schomburg Center, which continues to be a vital resource for exploring and understanding Black culture and history. These initiatives had a lasting impact, enriching America’s cultural landscape for generations to come. Dive into this fascinating history and celebrate their legacy!
1,951 views Jun 3, 2024First 44 minutes recorded with the MKE 440 Stereo Microphone. Middle 31 minutes recorded with the MKE 400 Shotgun Microphone. Last 15 minutes is an audio matrix with the MKE 440 Stereo Microphone & also the MKE 400 Shotgun Microphone. 1. Magnolia Road (0:00) 2. King Crawler (5:40) 3. Airboats & Cocaine (10:35) 4. Blue Sky (15:55) 5. Midnight Rider (25:18) 6. Savannah’s Dream (30:38) 7. Down To The River (44:48) 8. Rivers Run (57:25) 9. Jessica (1:03:10) 10. Carolina Song (1:17:15) 11. Pale Horse Rider (1:22:50)
1,581,430 views Premiered Dec 29, 2023 KÖLNER PHILHARMONIELedisi (vocals) and Bilal (vocals) interpret the music of Curtis Mayfield with the WDR BIG BAND and the WDR FUNKHAUSORCHESTER. Composer in Residence Vince Mendoza (arranger) is leading this concert, which also features guest musicians Mike Scott (electric guitar), Will Lee (electric bass), Jason “JT” Thomas (drums) and Rhani Krija (percussion). Produced live “A Tribute To Curtis Mayfield” at the Kölner Philharmonie (September 2023). 00:00:00 We’re A Winner 00:08:45 Little Child Runnin’ Wild 00:17:23 Beautiful Brother of Mine 00:25:25 We The People Who Are Darker Than Blue 00:31:31 Keep On Keeping On 00:38:15 Superfly 00:43:05 People Get Ready 00:47:46 Freddie’s Dead 00:54:00 Future Shock 01:01:00 Now You’re Gone 01:09:01 The Other Side of Town 01:15:41 The Makings Of You 01:20:51 So In Love 01:29:38 Move On Up More about WDR BIG BAND: http://www.wdr-bigband.de / wdrbigband Anton Langer – Sound engineer / Recording producer Walter Platte – sound engineer Raimund Wunderlich – Sound Assistant
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Curtis Lee Mayfield (June 3, 1942 – December 26, 1999) was an American singer-songwriter, guitarist, and record producer, and one of the most influential musicians behind soul and politically conscious African-American music.[5][6] Dubbed the “Gentle Genius“,[7][8] he first achieved success and recognition with the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame-inducted group the Impressions during the civil rights movement of the late 1950s and the 1960s, and later worked as a solo artist.
THE JAYHAWKS – Silver Bay Music in the Park – City Center Park Stage – August
The Jayhawks are an American alternative country and country rock band that emerged from the Twin Cities music scene in the mid-1980s. Led by vocalists/guitarists/songwriters Gary Louris and Mark Olson, their country rock sound was influential on many bands who played the Twin Cities circuit during the 1980s and 1990s, such as Uncle Tupelo, the Gear Daddies and the Honeydogs.
13,951 views Aug 25, 2024Bruce Springsteen & The E Street Band Live: Estadi Olímpic Lluís Companys, Barcelona 2024-06-22: 00:00:00 My Love Will Not Let You Down 00:06:00 Lonesome Day 00:10:21 Ghosts 00:16:57 Darlington County 00:23:15 Working On The Highway 00:28:35 Radio Nowhere *Jay Weinberg on drums 00:33:20 Atlantic City 00:39:45 Reason To Believe 00:46:30 The Promised Land 00:52:15 Spirit In The Night 01:01:00 Waitin’ On A Sunny Day 01:07:05 The River 01:13:06 Racing In The Street 01:21:49 Nightshift 01:28:45 Intro Last Man Standing 01:31:28 Last Man Standing 01:34:52 Backstreets 01:44:06 Because The Night 01:49:10 She’s The One 01:54:38 Wrecking Ball 02:00:56 The Rising 02:05:50 Badlands 02:12:50 Thunder Road 02:20:10 Born In The USA 02:24:40 Born To Run 02:29:46 Bobby Jean 02:34:05 Dancing In The Dark 02:39:04 Band Introductions 02:42:48 Tenth Ave Freeze Out 02:47:32 Twist and Shout 02:55:05 Glory Days 03:00:34 I’ll See You In My Dreams This is a non-profit project, made by fans for fans of Bruce Springsteen & The E Street Band Thanks to all the fans around the world who made this movie possible by uploading their videos on youtube See You Up The Road! Youtube videos: Pol Miranda, Quentin Lejeune, Mark Flaix, @REUNIONS – Musings on Music &, Concert Footage, Jan Jelle, Laura Cendra, BonneCombix, Opag DX, clipfans, baloyoko, Jay Weinberg
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300 views • May 29, 2024Final song by Eric, live @ the Lounge, Chatswood Concourse, Sydney. Great night, what a legend!
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