New Jazz Director Mixing Sounds and Nixing Labels
As Princeton’s new director of jazz studies, internationally known alto saxophonist and innovator Rudresh Mahanthappa shows his hands-on involvement when he says, “I play...
Civil Rights-Era Photos Shine Light on Injustices Past and Present
On November 9, the day after Election Day, author, photographer, and singer/songwriter Julius Lester posted a 1,700-word response on Facebook — no pictures, no...
NJ Celebrates 50 Years of Fostering Arts and Culture
Every now and then it’s good to be reminded that New Jersey, with a cultural identity often overshadowed by New York’s, plays an important...
Giving Air & Voice to Hip-Hop
Leaning back in his chair and resting his hands on the sound board, Phil Jackson is at ease in the studio. He is helping...