On August 2, “A Century of Baldwin: The Legacy Lives!” will commemorate the centennial birthday of the writer and civil/human rights activist James Baldwin.
Amsterdam News has been reporting the news of the day from a Black perspective for 113 years. Donors who choose to give monthly or annually will receive Amsterdam News’ Weekly E-Edition and acclaimed weekday newsletter Editorially Black to their inbox!Gary Bartz at Kuumbwa Jazz Center, Santa Cruz CA 7/7/17 © Brian McMillen www.brianmcmillenphotography.
“A Century of Baldwin: The Legacy Lives!” is co-produced by choreographer George Faison and the James Baldwin Centennial Committee , an arm of the Estate composed of Baldwin’s nieces and nephews, created to facilitate special initiatives in conjunction with the centenary. Africa’s love of classical music and commitment to performance will be highlighted on August 3 at Carnegie Hall for the North American debut of the Africa United Youth Orchestra , organized by South Africa’s national orchestra, the Mzansi National Philharmonic Orchestra. The AUYO is an ensemble comprising orchestral musicians from several African countries, including South Africa, Nigeria, Kenya, Mozambique, and the Democratic Republic of Congo.
Tembe said he sent the students their orchestral parts to study and practice with their teachers. AUYO ages range from 19–28. Most attend college, but a few are professional musicians. “Seeing these young people from all over Africa collaborating brought so much joy and tears to my eyes,” said Tembe. “There are at least eight to nine different languages being spoken among these students.
NEA Jazz Master saxophonist and composer Gary Bartz makes his way to the Blue Note jazz club from August 8–11. Their website didn’t share his band members, but it’s the legendary Bartz, so fans know he is going to be outrageous—his music over the last six decades says it all. Listen to him on Jackie McLean’s “Ode to Super” or anything with his own Ntu Troop, where he adds dashes of jazz soul and funk, with help from his soprano sax.
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