One of the many lectures writer James Baldwin gave on college campuses in the early 1960s. This one given at Monterey State Peninsula College in the Spring of 1963. James Baldwin was an American writer and civil rights activist who garnered acclaim for his essays, novels, plays, and poems. His
– Sviatoslav Richter In Recital – Moscow – December 22, 1974 – Radio Moscow – Gordon Skene Sound Collection – Another classic concert this week. The legendary Sviatoslav Richter, in recital from Moscow and recorded by Radio Moscow on December 22, 1974. Considered one of the greatest Pianists of the
– News Of The World/Eleven o’ Clock Report – July 3, 1945 – Gordon Skene Sound Collection – Even though the war was over in Europe, it was still going at fever pitch in the Pacific. Some 500 B-29’s were staging massive air-raids and busily destroying much of the industrial
Bryan Ferry – Live at Baloise Session – 2014 – RTS The inimitable Bryan Ferry this morning. Always a favorite, ever since his days with Roxy Music. He has never delivered less than a completely satisfying performance, and judging by the crowd at this Baloise Session concert, he has no
It works – it really does: Become a Patron! July 2, 1964, President Johnson signed into law the Civil Rights Act of 1964. As part of the legacy of John F. Kennedy, who had proposed the Civil Rights Bill a year earlier, Johnson was committed to making the Act a
Sex Pistols – Live at Maasbree, Holland – December 11, 1977 – VPRO/3FM Something historic this morning. Sex Pistols were one of those bands who will forever be known as the ones who propelled Punk to center stage. The antithesis of what had gone on before in Pop music of the
– SCOTUS – The Supreme Court Plan by FDR – February 5, 1937 – Gordon Skene Sound Collection – SCOTUS (Supreme Court Of The United States), that august body of law makers was coming under fire in 1937, by none other than the Commander-In-Chief. President Roosevelt felt the then-current structure
-July 1, 1947 – ABC Radio – Walter Kiernan News and Commentary – Gordon Skene Sound Collection – One of the fascinating, and often disturbing parts about history is how often it is repeated; maybe not exactly the same way – but certainly with enough similarities to provide ample warning
Jessie Ware – Live at Sveriges Radio P3 – February 28, 2013 This morning a look back at some of the artists who did Glastonbury proud this year. Jessie Ware was a standout during the Saturday portion of the festival, so I thought I would dig a bit into the
Jimmy Smith – Live in Paris – Recorded in 1969 – Gordon Skene Sound Collection – Jimmy Smith in concert for this late Sunday evening. The man who turned the world on to the Jazz possibilities of the Hammond B-3 and created an undisputed link between Soul and Jazz improvisation
