A Conversation with Ornette Coleman
John Kruth, Ornette Coleman & Brian Ritchie jamming at Ornette's in April 2010 (photo by Varuni Kulasekera)
By John Kruth
Dancing on the Edge of Logic, Where Poetry Lies
Category Archives: Musicians
Meditation on Beethoven
Text by Dawoud Kingle
As I write this, I’m listening to Herbert Von Karajan conducting the Berlin Orchestra in a performance of Beethoven’s 7th symphony, allegretto, 2nd movement.
This is what I’m hearing: Beethoven is getting old. Death is no longer an abstract idea; it is becoming real. He accepts it, as we all must. But the pain of his life is weighing on him. He struggles with memories and loneliness. And from time to time, glimpses of joy and moments happiness come to him, suggesting a great reward at the end of his trials. But for now, he must endure his pain. And his passion.
Dawoud – the sitar maestro!
This is Dawoud playing sitar in this video. He was videotaped at the Yippie Museum Cafe in the Lower East Side March 7th, 2010.
He’s based in New York City. Details will be found at www.renegadesufi.com.
Manze Dayila – performing at Union Square subway station, Mar 9th, 2010
Manze Dayila a singer from Haiti who regularly performs in the NY subway. I just met her this afternoon singing at Union Square station in NY when I was changing the trains on my way back home. Luckily I had my digital camera with me and shot her instantly, of course with her permission. I liked her voice and the way she was presenting herself.
Ejigayehu “Gigi” Shibabaw – Ethiopian soul at its very finest!
Ejigayehu “Gigi” Shibabaw, or Gigi as she is popularly known, is one of the most successful contemporary Ethiopian singers worldwide. Coming from an ancient tradition of song originating in the Ethiopian Church, she has brought the music of Ethiopia to wider appreciation and developed it in combination with a wide variety of styles.
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