Women in music have always struggled with recognition for their talent but during the mid-1900’s jazz music was a hardly receptive place for a female instrumentalist to make her mark.Continue readingSweethearts of rhythm

On this day in 1935, Elvis Presley was born in Tupelo, Mississippi. Many stories about the King of Rock and Roll have taken on monumental and mythical status. Most everyoneContinue readingElvis Presley, Born 74 Years Ago Today

Author’s Note: This blog has its origin in my interest – maybe, obsession – with songs. It seems there is usually some song in my head at nearly any time.  When I hear certainContinue readingToday’s Song: “Misty”

Sam Cooke started performing in 1937 in Chicago with his siblings as the “Singing Children.” He was six years old. At age 14 he became lead singer with the “HighwayContinue readingToday’s Song: “A Change is Gonna Come”

Author’s Note: This blog has its origin in my interest – maybe, obsession – with songs. It seems there is usually some song in my head at nearly any time.  When I hear certainContinue readingToday’s Song: “Till Then”

We caught up with Songbook Foundation board member, Roger Schmelzer, and Songbook Academy alum, Anaïs Reno, as they prepare to debut at Carnegie Hall in The Mabel Mercer Foundation’s “AllContinue readingSongbook Foundation stars heading to Carnegie Hall!

Author’s Note: This blog has its origin in my interest – maybe, obsession – with songs. It seems there is usually some song in my head at nearly any time.  When I hear certainContinue readingToday’s Song: “Your Song”

Author’s Note: This blog has its origin in my interest – maybe, obsession – with songs. It seems there is usually some song in my head at nearly any time.  When I hear certainContinue readingToday’s Song: “Operator”

September 13, 2018. The French website ForumOpéra.com posted a 58 word note on Tuesday which announced something which has not appeared in the major press. It reported that the MinisterContinue readingFuture Changes at the Paris Opera

MUNICH — Contrary to a London blog report yesterday, nothing has been “locked down” with regard to a contract extension for Valery Gergiev at the Munich Philharmonic, though things are indeed moving inContinue readingStaatsoper Imposes Queue-it