Jazz Times called Louis Hayes, “one of the chief architects of modern jazz drumming.” He came up in Detroit playing with artists like Yusef Lateef and Kenny Burrell. In New York, Hayes joined Horace Silver’s band when he was still a kid and went on to play with many legends. Now Hayes is himself a legend, a 2023 NEA Jazz Master. Louis Hayes in New York … [Read more...] about Louis Hayes, a Chief Architect of Modern Jazz Drumming, Celebrates His NEA Jazz Master Award & New Album
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Omar Sosa and Seckou Keita with Gustavo Ovalles Revisit “Suba” and the Connections Between Cuba and Mother Africa
Omar Sosa and Seckou Keita, with Gustavo Ovalles, bring Cuba and Mother Africa back together in "Suba" which means "sunrise" in Mandinka. From Cuba, Africa is where the sun rises. By coming together in our roots, this group makes the most ethereal music. It's not what we call "soul music" in the United States, but it is soul music by every other definition. We've been … [Read more...] about Omar Sosa and Seckou Keita with Gustavo Ovalles Revisit “Suba” and the Connections Between Cuba and Mother Africa