Your Monday Briefing: The Aftermath of a Russian Revolt
Also, a gunpowder shipment from China and a #MeToo wave in Taiwan.
Blinken Says Wagner Rebellion in Russia Shows Cracks in Putin’s Power
A brief revolt by the leader of the Wagner mercenary group was a challenge to the authority of President Vladimir Putin of Russia, the secretary of state said during TV appearances on Sunday.
Human Remains Found in Area Where Julian Sands Went Missing in California
Mr. Sands, 65, was reported missing in January after he went hiking alone on a trail on Mount Baldy in Southern California.
Crisis Abated
Vladimir Putin averted a threat that came closer than anything else has to endangering his hold on power.
Bangladesh Offers a Glimpse of the Water Crises of Tomorrow
Bangladesh, a river delta nation, is on the front line of climate change. Its coping strategies could offer lessons for the wider world.
Jeff Bradshaw ‘Make Some Time’ – WATCH
“JEFF BRADSHAW:20” (Available Now) Accomplished trombonist, Jeff Bradshaw, has been making music professionally for many years. Over that time, he has collaborated with a who’s who of Jazz and R&B artists including Jill Scott, The Roots, Erykah Badu, Kirk Franklin, and many others. Jeff Bradshaw 20 represents all he has experienced and learned over the last 20
Arthur Thompson – Smile
Drummers as headline artists are, in contemporary jazz, something of a rarity. There are exceptions with one being Jeffrey B Suttles who recorded the album ‘Time To Suttle Down’ in 2005 and another is Arthur Thompson. Formally drummer for the late great Wayman Tisdale, Thompson has variously served as a drummer, percussionist, singer, songwriter, producer
Brian Lenair – Can You Stand The Rain
Originally a hit for R & B band New Edition, ‘Can You Stand The Rain’ is being given a new lease of life by Washington DC sax-man Brian Lenair. Hailing from Boston Massachusetts, New Edition was formed in 1978 by Bobby Brown and reached its peak of popularity in the 80’s with a formula widely
Walter Beasley – Do You Want To Dance
That much loved and much covered number ‘Do You Want To Dance’ was first recorded by vocalist Bobby Freeman in 1958. Since then it has returned in various guises but none so powerful as this blockbuster version from sophisticated sax-man Walter Beasley. Straight out of quiet storm territory and with sultry input from songstress Rebecca
The Eric Evans Project – UpCountry
Written and coproduced by Eric Evans and the ubiquitous Adam Hawley, ‘UpCountry’ from the Eric Evans Project features Eric Evans on flutes with Hawley on guitars and Eric Valentine on drums. It’s the sort of track that might just take the listener on a journey from golden beaches to rolling hills and given that Eric