Marian Anderson (February 27, 1897 – April 8, 1993) was an American contralto. She performed a wide range of music, from opera to spirituals. Anderson performed with renowned orchestras in major concert and recital venues throughout the United States and Europe between 1925 and 1965. Anderson was an important figure in the struggle for African-American… Continue lendo MARIAN ANDERSON – Sometimes I Feel Like A Motherless Child (1936)
Categoria: 30’s
DJANGO REINHARDT – Sultan of Swing [fvll albvm] (1936-53)
Jean Reinhardt (23 January 1910 – 16 May 1953), known by his Romani nickname Django (French: [dʒãŋɡo ʁɛjnaʁt] or [dʒɑ̃ɡo ʁenɑʁt]), was a Romani-French jazz guitarist and composer. He was one of the first major jazz talents to emerge in Europe and has been hailed as one of its most significant exponents. Before he had… Continue lendo DJANGO REINHARDT – Sultan of Swing [fvll albvm] (1936-53)
JOSEPHINE BAKER: The African-American Superstar who took over France
Josephine Baker (born Freda Josephine McDonald; naturalised French Joséphine Baker; 3 June 1906 – 12 April 1975) was an American-born French dancer, singer and actress. Her career was centered primarily in Europe, mostly in her adopted France. She was the first black woman to star in a major motion picture, the 1927 silent film Siren… Continue lendo JOSEPHINE BAKER: The African-American Superstar who took over France
José Lucchesi: a mysterious tango musician (made in Brazil)
José María Lucchesi was born José Marcos Lucchesi in Sorocaba, Brazil, in 1897. Lucchesi played mainly the accordion, but also piano, harmonica and guitar. Lucchesi went to France in the 1920s and became a French citizen in 1942. He died in Paris on February 10th, 1989. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I049Yqu519M Very little information on Lucchesi is available on… Continue lendo José Lucchesi: a mysterious tango musician (made in Brazil)
Oldies playing in a coffee shop and it’s raining (calming rain sounds, no thunders) 11 HOURS ASMR v5
Oldies playing in a coffee shop and it's raining (calming rain sounds, no thunders) 11 HOURS ASMR v5 - Best if you listen with your 🎧 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nR-Zen2s2Qw You are listening to a new and very nice effect of old fashioned music, oldies as we like calling them, (music from 20's, 30's, 40's) and it is… Continue lendo Oldies playing in a coffee shop and it’s raining (calming rain sounds, no thunders) 11 HOURS ASMR v5
OSCAR ALEMÁN: Vida Con Swing (documental 2002)
Oscar Marcelo Alemán (February 20, 1909 – October 14, 1980) was an Argentinian jazz multi instrumentalist, guitarist, singer, and dancer. Alemán was born in Machagai, Chaco Province, in northern Argentina. He was the fourth child of seven born to pianist Marcela Pereira, a native Argentine, and Jorge Alemán Morales, of Uruguayan descent, who played guitar… Continue lendo OSCAR ALEMÁN: Vida Con Swing (documental 2002)
“Niebla del riachuelo” (1937): reflexiones sobre un tango (Olga Lucía Betancourt)
“Niebla del riachuelo" es un tango con letra de Enrique Cadícamo y composición musical de Juan Carlos Cobián. En la versión de Susana Rinaldi. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cy44OSzFbxQ La más sensible intérprete del tango, surge de entre la niebla del riachuelo, con el tono preciso, la nostalgia certera, el contraluz de la melancolía y la emoción de su… Continue lendo “Niebla del riachuelo” (1937): reflexiones sobre un tango (Olga Lucía Betancourt)
Bachianas Brasileiras – HEITOR VILLA-LOBOS
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EqCj0gkbBMs Composed from 1930 to 1945.No. 1 For 'An Orchestra Of Cellos' 00:001-01 Introdução – Embolada 00:001-02 Prelúdio – Modinha 7:121-03 Fuga – Conversa (Conversation) 15:16 No. 2 For Chamber Orchestra 19:501-04 Prelúdio – O Canto Do Capadócio (Scamp's Song) 19:501-05 Aria – O Canto Da Nossa Terra (Song Of Our Land) 27:021-06 Dança –… Continue lendo Bachianas Brasileiras – HEITOR VILLA-LOBOS
Joséphine Baker: The 1st Black Superstar
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ggb_wGTvZoU © Forget About It Film & TV, for BBC Wales. 2006. Narrated by Josette Simon. Directed by Suzanne Phillips. **I encourage everyone to watch this interview with Julie Menin where Jean-Claude Baker discusses Joséphine's children (part 1) - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LjF3Rw… **This documentary features a few over-eager commentators with hyperbole that knows no bounds. The opening… Continue lendo Joséphine Baker: The 1st Black Superstar
Minor Swing, Les Yeux Noirs, Nuages & more: Best of DJANGO REINHARDT
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fUiRtFRzbxQ Dinah : 00:00Sweet Sue : 02:40Blue Drag : 05:39Limehouse Blues : 08:35Charleston : 11:24The Sheik of Araby : 14:19St. Louis Blues : 17:29Minor Swing (1937) : 20:18My Serenade : 23:38Night and Day : 26:44Sweet Georgia Brown : 29:28Honeysuckle Rose : 32:38Black and White : 35:34Appel indirect : 38:41Improvisation N°2 : 41:42Swing 39 : 44:26I'll… Continue lendo Minor Swing, Les Yeux Noirs, Nuages & more: Best of DJANGO REINHARDT