The 21st annual Boscov’s Berks Jazz Fest, presented by the Berks Arts Council, runs March 25-April 3, and features some of the hottest names in contemporary and traditional jazz, blues, R&B, fusion and more. With more than 130 events will be hosted at large venues, clubs and restaurants throughout Berks County, there is something for [...]
John Coltrane House | Philadelphia, PA
John Coltrane’s Home from 1952-58. A National Historic Landmark. Photo courtesy of Tony Fischer, Carpe Diem Photography “I know that there are evil forces in the world, but I want to be a force for good. A force for real good.” John Coltrane, 1966 A pioneering African-American jazz musician, composer, saxophonist. Coltrane used African and [...]
2010 Martin Luther King Day Events | Philadelphia, PA
15th Annual Greater Philadelphia Martin Luther King Day of Service The national Martin Luther King Day of Service was started by former Pennsylvania U.S. Senator Harris Wofford and Atlanta Congressman John Lewis, who co-authored the King Holiday and Service Act. The federal legislation challenges Americans to transform the King Holiday into a day of citizen [...]
Philadelphia International Records, Philadelphia, PA
Founded in 1971 by the now legendary music production team of Kenneth Gamble and Leon Huff, Philadelphia International Records earned world wide acclaim by showcasing what’s been widely referred to as Philadelphia Soul or “The Sound of Philadelphia (TSOP), combining gospel, soul and disco with elaborate musical arrangements and socially conscious lyrics. Gamble and Huffs repertoire [...]
Philadelphia Dance Company (aka Philadanco), Philadelphia, PA
Philadanco, founded by Joan Myers Brown in 1970, has established itself as one of America’s foremost modern dance repertory ensembles blending African-American, ballet, jazz, and cutting-edge styles. In our humble estimation, the troupe ranks right up there with our other personal favs, the Dance Theatre of Harlem and Alvin Ailey American Dance Theatre. So, if [...]
Marian Anderson Residence, Philadelphia, PA
Filled with memorabilia and photos chronicling the career of this magnificent classical singer. Ms. Anderson achieved legendary status after a performance at the Lincoln Memorial in Washington D.C. Racism prevented her from performing at the original venue, Constitutional Hall. Address: 762 S. Marian Anderson Way, Philadelphia, PA 19146 USA Phone: (215) 732-9505 or (856) 966-1688Official [...]
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