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Lena Horne: In Her Own Voice on PBS and Online Stream

As the first African American performer to sign a long-term contract with a major Hollywood studio, Lena Horne personified both the glamour of Hollywood and the reality of a lifetime spent battling racial and social injustice.

New York Memorial To Honor American Master Photographer Roy DeCarava

The renowned photographer expressed an early desire to address the lack of artistic attention given to the lives of Black Americans.

Jazz Trombonist and Journalist Mike Zwerin Dies at 79

An astute journalist and a gifted stylist, Mike Zwerin has left a rich legacy of writings on the twentieth century's most important jazz musicians.

Abu Dhabi Coaxes Marsalis to Visit the Arab World

As part of the 2010 Abu Dhabi Festival, jazz icon Wynton Marsalis makes his debut in the Arab world among a stellar roster of performers.

Winners, 2009 Jazz Awards

Mike Zwerin, one of the earliest contributors to Culturekiosque in Paris, is the recipient of the award for Lifetime Achievement in Jazz Journalism.

National Endowment for the Arts Announces the 2010 NEA Jazz Masters

NEA Jazz Masters are selected from nominations submitted by the public and receive a one-time grant award of $25,000.

25 MacArthur Fellows Win Genius Grants of $500,000 Each

The new Fellows work across a broad spectrum of endeavors and include a jazz saxophonist, a neurobiologist, a critical care physician, an urban farmer, an optical physicist, a sculptor, a geriatrician, a historian of medicine, and an inventor of musical instruments.

Ahmet Ertegun Dies at 83

Under Ahmet Ertegun’s direction, Atlantic Records evolved from a groundbreaking, independent R&B and jazz label into one of the world’s preeminent music companies.

Aretha Franklin Honored as 2008 Musicares® Person of the Year

The all-star event celebrates the legendary singer's musical achievements and her philanthropic commitments to children's and healthcare organizations in the Detroit metropolitan area.

Bobby Short Possessions on Auction at Christie's New York

The contents of the Sutton Place appartment of legendary cabaret singer and pianist Bobby Short up for auction at Christie's New York.