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Cuban born Hilario Durán grew up in Havana in a musical family surrounded by a variety of diverse musical influences on a daily basis. He began working as a professional musician in Cuba’s Los Papa Cun¬-Cun Ensemble and in a variety of musical formats. Later on, in the 70’s, Durán was Chucho Valdés’ chosen successor in Cuba’s most modern big band, Orquesta Cubana de Música Moderna. Since arriving in Toronto in 1998, Hilario has made a name for himself, he is a multi-Canadian Juno Award winner and nominee; an American Grammy nominee; a multi-Canadian National Jazz Award winner & nominee; and the proud recipient of the 2007 Chico O’Farrill Lifetime Achievement Award, from Latin Jazz USA, for his outstanding contributions to Afro-Cuban Jazz and Latin Jazz. This group, Contumbao has an impressive dynamic range of different tempos, tones and moods and features not only Hilario but other heavyweights from the world of Cuban and Canadian Jazz including Yoser Ridriguez on bass, Amhed Mitchel on Drums and Jorge Luis Torres on Percussion. From a July 29th, 2023 sold out performance, here’s the second set of Hilario Duran’s Contumbao – Live at the Bop Stop. -
Today's episode features selections in memory of the late Leon "Bill" Williams (Williams Brothers); BHM offerings from Bro. Will Hairston, the Friendly Four (pictured), and A.C. Bilbrew; Carla Thomas, Inez Andrews, Fountain of Life Joy Choir, and others.
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Join us as Taylor Eigsti - Pianist and Composer reflects on his musical journey and highlights some of his favorite projects throughout the years. https://www.tayjazz.com/ Kirsten Komoroske - Executive Director of the Walt Disney Family Museum explores Walt Disney's past and illustrates the Walt Disney Family Museum experience, including its many interactive exhibitions. https://www.waltdisney.org/ -
Daniel Meron Trio. New York City based composer and pianist Daniel Meron brought his trio to Clevland to debut pieces from his 2024 Pinch Records based release Pendulum. Over the past decade Meron has established himself as a prominent figure in the modern jazz scene releasing four critically acclaimed albums, along with featured performances at the Jacksonville Jazz Festival, Costa Rica Jazz Festival, and tours of the US, Canada, Europe and Israel. From a May 5th, 2024 performance that features Pablo Menares on Bass, Jimmy Macbride on Drums and Daniel Meron on piano, it’s the Daniel Meron Trio – Live at the Bop Stop. -
This episode features more selections in the memory of Sam Williams (Tommy Ellison & the Five Singing Stars), Christian Tabernacle Concert Choir (pictured), Holy Disciples, and more. -
Written in the Stars? The Longtermist Movement. A new philosophy steeped in the ideas of Artificial Intelligence, space colonization, and the long-term survival of the human species is gaining ground among the wealthy. However, there are reasons to question its goals and its ethics. Longtermists believe that not only could we colonize space and create simulated humans in giant servers around stars, but that we must. Anything short of a trillion-year multi-planetary existence for our species would be a moral failing. They also believe that all of our ethical actions should focus on the countless lives that may exist in that dim future, instead of on the people alive today. Is this the kind of ethics we should all accept, however? Philosopher and historian Emile P Torres joins us to discuss Longtermism and its dangerous pitfalls. -
This week program features an encore interview with jazz singer, Dianne Reeves. Reeves was born in Detroit, Michigan. Reeves father sang, her mother played trumpet, her uncle is bassist Charles Burrell and her cousin is George Duke. Her father died when she was two years old, and she was raised in Colorado by her mother, Vada Swanson, and maternal family. In 1971, she started singing and playing piano. She was noticed by trumpeter Clark Terry, who invited her to sing with him. "He had these amazing all-star bands, but I had no idea who they all were! Said Reeves, “The thing I loved about it was the way they interacted with each other – the kind of intimate exchange that I wasn't part of.” -
Roger Brenninkmeyer shares his journey from working in clothing retail, to microfinance, to corporate branding, to creating artwork from plastic waste. He explains the process of creating artwork from soft plastic waste, including sorting, cleaning, melting, and molding the plastic. He discusses the plastic crisis, the low recycling rates, and the increasing production of plastic, emphasizing the importance of collaboration and using creativity to address the plastics crisis. ● Using one's strengths and thinking sideways can lead to innovative solutions for environmental challenges. ● Artists and entrepreneurs should think sideways and use their skills and experiences to create meaningful solutions. ● Enabling others to participate in the Plastics Crisis Solution is key; involving the community in collecting plastic waste fosters a sense of ownership and engagement. ● Localization is important in creating circular economies and reducing environmental impact. -
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