In Memoriam: Don’t forget about Toni Morrison, the Librettist
(August 7, 2019). Few people – male or female – have captured the African experience in America through their art better than the late Toni Morrison. And certainly even fewer…
Katy Perry’s $2.8M Plagiarism Ruling Reveals the Complex Math – and the Gospel – Behind a Huge Number 1 Hit.
(August 3, 2019). Can’t Katy Perry catch a break? The pop superstar and American Idol judge hasn’t had a No. 1 hit song in more than five years. And now…
Bryan Ferry Roxy-Rocks Chicago!
(August 2, 2019). Chicagoans were treated to a large dose of Roxy Music last night, by way of iconic founder and former lead singer Bryan Ferry’s sold-out concert here at…
About last night: Oleta Adams Still Wows Crowds…
(July 27, 2019) “Where y’all been?” “Really?” Those were the immediate reactions from the incomparable singer Oleta Adams after she polled the crowd at the beginning of her City Winery…
“Burnin’ Up! Burnin’ Up!” My 35th High School Class Reunion!
(July 21, 2019). To say it was a scorcher in my hometown in Virginia this weekend would be an understatement. Oh, and the weather was hot, too! Temperatures reached 105…