Jim Bessman
Jan 19, 20219 min read
Ali's 'hype man' Drew Bundini Brown finally gets his due
If you’re a big fan of Muhammad Ali, you’re likely also a fan of his entourage, the core being trainer Angelo Dundee and Ferdie Pacheco,...
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Jim Bessman
Sep 22, 20208 min read
'Mr. SOUL!' documentary recounts timely story of historic PBS Black arts/culture series
As the poster says, before Oprah and Arsenio, there was Ellis Haizlip. Haizlip, who died in 1991 at 61, is the “Mr. SOUL!” of the new...
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Jim Bessman
May 22, 20203 min read
Indian classical composer Dr. L. Subramaniam releases globally-fused video for forthcoming 'Bhar
“Bharat Symphony (Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam)” Preeminent Indian classical violinist/composer Dr. L. Subramaniam has released a standout...
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Jim Bessman
May 11, 20207 min read
Little Richard--An appreciation
Little Richard performs "Long Tall Sally" and "Tutti Frutti" in "Don't Knock the Rock" The word icon has become overused to the point of...
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