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In the years after WWI, art, poetry, historic preservation, and literature flourished in Charleston, SC, and the Lowcountry during what has been called…
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Late nights are a frustrating fact of life for many musicians. Too often, the time after sundown is all that remains for performing, practicing, working…
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Charleston artist Mary Whyte secretly scoured the country painting portraits for seven years as part of her latest project, "We the People". Her ambition…
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Those who insist that speaking about music is akin to dancing about architecture would do well to take a few preliminary steps with Columbia-based…
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“If you’re afraid of getting into Shakespeare, start with the music.”For Dr. Sarah Williams, associate professor of music history at the University of…
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Casual Classical: SC Philharmonic’s "Beethoven & Blue Jeans" Concert Wearing Well after Twenty YearsTraditionally, a night at the symphony has entailed dressing up. For performers and audience members alike, the sight of a sharply-dressed crowd is nearly…
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It’s not every day that the musicians of Fort Jackson’s 282nd Army Band have the opportunity to perform alongside an organist.“This is very unique. This…
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Dr. Billy Taylor (1921–2010) was a pianist, composer and educator. He dedicated his life to teaching jazz history and was a regular voice heard on NPR,…
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Wynton Marsalis is a trumpeter, composer, and educator. He is the artistic director of Jazz at Lincoln Center and is an active promotor of music to young…
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Peter Cincotti is a pianist, composer, and vocalist who broke onto the music scene at a notably young age. He started learning the piano when he was just…