"Because ignorance of your culture is considered uncool"
"Because ignorance of your culture is considered uncool"
Legends this weekend. The immortal Otis Redding, in concert from Stockholm and recorded by the venerable Sveriges Radio in 1967. It’s been said, and rightly so, that Otis Redding was one of the greatest singers in the history of American…
June 14, 1986 – CBS World News Roundup – Gordon Skene Sound Collection – A state of emergency was declared in minority-ruled South Africa, this June 14, 1986. Amid a worldwide outcry, the South African government imposed a harsh state…
Muhammad Ali talks with Nikki Giovanni – Soul! – January 5, 1972 – NET – Gordon Skene Sound Collection – With the sad news of the passing of legend and icon Muhammad Ali, I was looking for something that expressed…
What a difference a few perks make! With 10 days left and a whole raft of Premiums to choose from (sorry – the Works -all the box sets and book for $150 went within a few hours!), there’s a lot…
Funeral for President Nixon – April 27, 1994 – NPR Special Program – Gordon Skene Sound Collection – After suffering a severe stroke on April 18, former President Nixon died on April 22nd. The 35th President of the U.S. whose…
Prince & The Revolution – Birthday Concert – First Avenue, Minneapolis – June 7, 1984 – There are no words. In a year, already crowded with loss beyond imagination, we add one more – another loss – another stare of…
Yehudi Menuhin, violin – Marcel Gazelle, piano – Recital – Ascona, Switzerland – January 1, 1952 – Swiss Radio/France Musique – Continuing the Yehudi Menuhin centenary this week with a recital, recorded by Swiss radio on January 1st 1952 and…
Merle Haggard – Live at The Hollywood Bowl – July 7, 1967 – Gordon Skene Sound Collection – Merle Haggard (April 6, 1937-April 6, 2016). More sad news this year – the passing, ironically on his birthday, of Country-Western Music…
Abdullah Ibrahim with Gato Barbieri and Don Cherry – Live in Hamburg – August 3, 1968 – NDR Radio – Abdullah Ibrahim, just prior to his transformation from Dollar Brand, has been one of the truly unique and pioneering voices…
The Nice – In Session for Sveriges Radio, Stockholm – 1967 – Gordon Skene Sound Collection With the sad news today of the death of Keyboard legend Keith Emerson, I was reminded of how rich and influential his legacy had…