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Carol Friedman, David Tallacksen, Richard Kohler, Ken Weiss / NEA

1:18pm Sep 18, 2020

Music & Culture Music & Culture

Meet the NEA Jazz Masters, Class of 2020

by Sarah Geledi

Jazz Night in America honors jazz masters Reggie Workman, Bobby McFerrin, Roscoe Mitchell and Dorthaan Kirk.
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8:12am Oct 12, 2019

National National Religion

Religious Walking Tour Maps Out The History Of Muslims In New York City

by Farah Dosani

As she leads free walking tours through Harlem, Katie Merriman highlights the ways in which the history of Muslims is part of the history of New York City.

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3:39pm Aug 30, 2019

Arts Arts

High Point Takes Giant Steps Toward Honoring Coltrane Legacy

by David Ford

The city of High Point honored a legendary saxophonist on Friday. Following years of preparation, the official John Coltrane Historical Marker was finally unveiled.
7:23am Feb 21, 2019

Arts Arts

High Point Plans To Preserve John Coltrane's Childhood Home

by David Ford

Jazz legend John Coltrane stands alongside Charlie Parker as the most influential saxophonist of all time. His childhood home is in High Point, North Carolina.

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7:39pm Jun 22, 2018

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John Coltrane's Lost Album A 'Buried Treasure' For Jazz Fans

Never-before-heard John Coltrane recordings from a 1963 session are being released as a new album. John Coltrane's son, Ravi Coltrane, discusses 'Both Directions at Once: The Lost Album.'

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8:05pm Feb 28, 2016

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At The Holy House Of Coltrane, A 'Jerusalem' Of Jazz Faces Eviction

by Eric Westervelt

The Saint John Coltrane Church, a San Francisco ministry dedicated to the iconic musician, is confronting charges of unpaid rent. The congregation has been told to leave the premises this week.

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