*He is the author of a new academic publication, Indigenous Knowledge: An Alternative for Food Security and wellness in Africa. Of Nigerian heritage, Emmanuel O. Oritsejafor whose high school education was at Lagos Baptist Academy, Nigeria, received his M.A and Ph.D. in Political Science from Clark- Atlanta University and he is a post-graduate of Harvard
*A Spirit Airlines employee who got into a fight with a would-be passenger at DFW airport is on the verge of losing his job. This is a could’ve, should’ve, would’ve moment: It could have been avoided. It should have been avoided. And it would have been avoided if the airline employee would have recognized his
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Trades between Jennifer Hartswick and trombonist Roy Agee bend around an elastic New Orleans pulse on Hartswick’s new single, “By the River.” With vocal contributions from Shira Elias and Maureen Murphy, the song celebrates reveries of girlhood. The post Jennifer Hartswick ‘By The River’ – LISTEN appeared first on Smooth Jazz and Smooth Soul.
Although AL STRONG is not yet a household name, his newest album, LOVE STRONGER, will surely give him the wide exposure he deserves. Strong is a trumpet and flugelhorn player, composer, arranger, and professor of music. He released his debut recording, Love Strong Vol. 1, in 2015. IndyWeek Magazine said, “Though it’s a clean, cool and virtuosic workshop of a record, Strong mostly
Arthur’s Tavern, a former speakeasy jazz bar that was founded in 1937, has reopened after a renovation to retain the West Village venue’s vintage look … Read More “Arthur’s Tavern Reopens in New York City” The post Arthur’s Tavern Reopens in New York City appeared first on JazzTimes.
In its near-century of excellence, The New Yorker has been home to more than its share of tops-in-their-field contributors. There’s E.B. White, with his luminous … Read More “Whitney Balliett: Virtuoso on Paper” The post Whitney Balliett: Virtuoso on Paper appeared first on JazzTimes.
Art Hirahara is a true thinker and seeker. Over the course of seven previous leader dates on the Posi-Tone imprint, this pianist has made his … Read More “Art Hirahara: Verdant Valley (Posi-Tone)” The post Art Hirahara: Verdant Valley (Posi-Tone) appeared first on JazzTimes.
“You Are My Healer,” is the second single from sonorous vocalist, Naomi Classik, this year following “Chukwu Okike,” which dropped in March. The song expresses total dependence and reliance on God, with life-affirming lyrics. “You are My Healer, you are my keeper, you are my constant friend, I don’t need any other” Naomi expressed in
3x Grammy nominee Brian Courtney Wilson drops a new song, “Always Peace,” along with the performance video exclusively on YouTube. The new track is available today to download/stream on digital platforms. Penning the retro-sounding song with writer and producer Dana Sorey, Wilson offers “Always Peace” as a call for peace in our lives and our circumstances no matter