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The pulpit, streets full of protesters and a recording studio don’t have much in common. But for the Rev. Osagyefo Uhuru Sekou, these three environments…
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When the funk comes to St. Louis, it sounds a lot like the blues. The city is known for blues and jazz, not the classic funk sounds of James Brown and…
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Davie White’s father thought his son was a conscientious student who liked rising early to get ready for school. Often, Davie would be up and half-dressed…
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Despite a musical career that has spanned decades and provided inspiration for the civil rights movement, until recently the only information available…
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This article first appeared in the St. Louis Beacon, Dec. 19, 2012 - The word Gospel is a reference, of course, to the story of Jesus of Nazareth, but the…
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This article first appeared in the St. Louis Beacon, May 29, 2012 - The rich musical heritage of the St. Louis area in jazz, blues, rock and R&B has been…
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This article first appeared in the St. Louis Beacon, Oct. 4, 2010 - St. Louis is known internationally for its contributions to jazz tradition through…