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Louis Armstrong was one of the most famous jazz musicians in the 20th century. His instruments were the cornet in his early career and the trumpet later in his career. By the end of Louis Armstrong's career, he was well known as a jazz singer.

No matter what day he was born on, Louis Armstrong birth should be a national holiday.

Read this article and find out how a poor, Afro-American boy from New Orleans turned into the world's most famous trumpeter!

An explanation of how Armstrong elevated the performer-as-editor above the composer in jazz music.

Who was Louis Jordan: A) That French guy in Gigi. B) That guy who does the voice of the orangutan in The Jungle Book. C) A landmark jazz and blues pioneer.

Music has always been a medium of ultimate democracy and it's true now in a city like St. Louis. Patrons can hear all sorts of live musicians play their specialties in lots of welcoming clubs all over the city.

Tourism Cares brought together close to 350 members of the travel industry to repair Louis Armstrong Park in New Orleans on April 19, 2008. This is a first-hand account of the event.

From Louis Armstrong to Macie Gray, raspy voices in American music are here to stay.

An opinion regarding one of the best paranormal romance novelists, and how I came to love her books.

I felt bad enough when I first learned I was going deaf. Then I found that my health insurance wouldn't help me with hearing aids and I felt much worse. I was forced to live with the oncoming silence for many years afterward.

A description of Terry Fader and the upcoming performance.

The UK's Guardian assigned each US state a road song, but they made some awfully bad choices. So, I revised it.

Highlights of the many famous amusement rides and attractions from Salisbury Beach history.

Child free individuals and couples are a growing lifestyle option in the U.S. Here are the reasons and viewpoints of becoming a non-parent.

Brief history of Salisbury Beach from it's turn of the century heyday up until the present day.

The Rat is the very first animal of the Chinese Horoscope Cycle. A Rat is good at leading and conquering. Many famous emperors of Chinese history where Rats.

Songs to play for Halloween.

Paul Robeson has received new attention lately, with the DVD re-issues of some of his best movies and a new documentary. However, for a more complete look at this versatile giant, Duberman's biography offers the best volume to date.

In the minds of many, the "F" word has become the most foul word anyone can utter. What is its history / etymology, how has it changed, and why do most people fear the word and chastise those who use it?

In recorded popular music, there has been controversy about song lyric content whether for political stance, racist views, drug and sexual references, and the glorification of violence.

An absolute melting pot in our American culture with a lot of history and quite a few pleasant surprises.

Brief History of a Jazz legend Bix Beiderbecke and an overview of his musical contributions

Review of an animal fundraiser in Boston.

In this new series of reviews I wish to start of new modern classic literature I will include reviews of great books from the last 25 years. I wanted to start with a provocative review of an even more provocative book Yonder Stands Your Orphan by Barry Hannah.

A list of 20 artists who influenced African American music.

The African American Philharmonic Orchestra is managed by the Music South Corporation, College Park, Georgia. John Peek, Conductor and CEO.

I was thinking... If I was a weekend motorcycle enthusiast, Charlie's would be THE place to bring a whole load of friends for breakfast and some java before or after hitting the open road.

I started writing in this journal months ago to sort out some feelings and thoughts. It has been good for me, and this morning something special is folded amongst the pages of my leather-bound confidant. It is simply a piece of paper that says that I am once again single.

Madison Avenue brings back dead celebs through special effects, including Orville Redenbacher and Fred Astaire.

As America celebrates our freedom this 4th of July, it is interesting to see what happened on the 4th of July in history, and what famous people have said about freedom.

Featuring nearly 40 massive and strikingly colorful sculptures by renowned artist Niki de Saint Phalle, the new exhibit at the Garfield Park Conservatory transforms the "Gem of the Westside" into a garden of unique delight.

Introduce children to the world of jazz with these books.

There are many Internet groups that support a couple's choice to live childless. There no longer has to be a social stigma, they proport. They seek to have parents respect their choice, as childfree people have been forced to tolerate them and their children.

Anyone in Chicago who has thought they would be permanently stuck with the Chicago Transit Authority's automated voice (locally known as "CTA guy") in their head has never had the opportunity to ride on an "L" tour provided by the Chicago History Museum.

The Jimmie Lunceford Jamboree Festival was started to honor the amazing legacy of James Melvin Lunceford, the first high school band director/ orchestra leader in Memphis City Schools history.

This article evaluates how entertainment has changed, and remained the same since the 1920's.

How to have a good time at the US Open at a reasonable price

When you're "Walking In Memphis", take a stroll down Beale Street.

Guy Forsyth puts own life experiences into his USA

The question of how our country would be different if the most sacred of illegal substances was legalized has plagued burnouts ever since the fall of the hippies.

The best songs for your wedding

A temporary sign identifying the Ronald McNair school as Kipp recently caused community concern and sparked a small letter and article writing campaign protesting the possible renaming of the building.

A closer look into the relationship between me and my father.

My 10 Favorite Slow Songs for Weddings

Just when you couldn't get more disgusted at some of the African-American stereotypes in old movies from the 1910-1950's--a rare 1943 musical film called "A Cabin in the Sky" gave hope that black people could be depicted as smart and not working as servants...

I call them my "cottage songs for spring." They remind me of blooming flowers, a cool breeze on a warm day and the look of shimmering drops of water on grass after a midday shower on a sunny day.

What special songs can you play at your bridal shower? Here are our top 25 tunes, representing several musical styles, for festive atmosphere and fun at bridal showers.

Article on jazz music. Explores the foundation of this inspirational art form.

This is the story of the evolution of jazz.

Music is one of the vital components to a good party. This is an eclectic mix of music with an "American" theme but includes many other party favorites.

A quick perusal of today's media outlets will make your head spin: Barack Obama's got problems. Either he threw the Reverend Wright under the bus, or he's not doing enough to distance himself.

Why is the Super Bowl so fun? Let me tell you...

This article is a list of the 10 creepiest, scariest and most sinister rock songs according to me.

Music can be inspirational and uplifting, especially if it's one of these songs.

One of those precious moments to remember.

Singers, writers, actors, historical greats - find out from the list whose famous birthday you share.

Read about all of the famous Freemasons. The list is grouped in categories including: the film and music industry, the American government, other Americans, and famous global Masons.

Before the music died, it played in duluth

Jazz is one of the types of music distinctive to American culture...

MOST Singers Are Social Protesters but They Protest with Grace so Others Will Admire Them

Lyrics that keep me going on an off day.

I grew up hearing many stories about this black man of great popularity during a time when it was unpopular to be black.

When Alex Steinweiss accepted his assignment at Columbia Records in 1939, he developed album cover art; a way to sell the music in brightly colored and specially designed album packages, instead of the plain brown wrappers that usually held the latest releases.

Music legend exists for us all in different ways

The traditional date of Mardi Gras in France in 1699 was on March 3, the day that Iberville set up camp on the shore of the Mississippi, 60 miles south of where New Orleans is today. He named the spot Point du Mardi Gras in honor of the special date.

This week YouTube Wednesday is coming to you late, but late is better than never right?

A list of some song ideas for your big day.

There are many myths about the origins of Freemasonry, its practices and rituals, and why it is a "secret society." This article debunks the myths and explains the facts.

This is a story of a father's struggle with substance abuse and pain as told by his daughter.

While visiting family in Lafayette, Louisiana the last week in July, we decided to visit New Orleans for a night. Even now, almost a year later, the residual effects of Hurricane Katrina were plainly visible driving into the city.

Collecting and playing old-fashioned vinyl records is growing and vibrant hobby. Furthermore, you will discover whole worlds of music you didn't know existed.

'Americans' started as a simple piece of radio commentary. It became one of the most memorable, most enduring, if not the best-liked, entries on Billboard's Hot 100.

Dick Dale, the originator of the Southern California surf music sound, brings his signature style to the Santa Monica Pier summer concert series.

A musical history lesson well worth investing your time and money.

At their best, documentaries are the kind of films that provide an immediacy and intimacy- inevitably making the subject matter more compelling.

A review of Barry Levinson's Good Morning, Vietnam

Queens is the most diverse of all the boroughs in New York City. There are plenty of things to see and do, including a wide variety of museums. Here is a list of the top museums in Queens.

Jazz is a distinctly American art form and that makes more reason to celebrate it this holiday season. Not sure what to give the quintessential jazz lover? Here are a few suggestions.

if we had to throw into the sea all but fifteen Dylan songs, which would they be? If someone had never heard him before and you got fifteen songs to highlight his legacy, which would you choose?

For the second straight year Tampa Bay, FL is traveling back in time to the Swing Age and hosting the Swing Dance USA dance competition and convention on October 6, 7 and 8th held in the historic St. Petersburg Coliseum dance hall.

During the 1990s, a new generation of Black writers emerged in the spotlight to continue the literary tradition of giving voice to its experiences as Black people in the African Diaspora.

A listing of Starbucks CDs avaiable in stores, online, and at the newest HearMusic Coffeehouses and listening stations. Links to music samples and descriptions also provided.

This essay arose from the insight that structuralist methodologies could bridge the gaps among various forms of communication, including music, writing, and film. It shows how "In the Mood" gets its ideological force from the structure of Miller's band.

There was a point in history when the African artisans were teaching the Greeks and Romans and building an art history to pass on to the generations to come. However, these great builders, sculptors, and creators were taken from their homeland.

A brief essay about the writing of Razaf's classic song "(What Did I Do To Be So) Black and Blue"

The literary and artistic explosion that occurred in black America from roughly 1910 to 1940 is often referred to as the "Harlem Renaissance." Creative African American literature and art blossomed from all over the country.

Throughout his life, Barry Danielian has asked the truth-seeking questions that artists quite often do. While speaking with Barry one can gather that his underlying answer to those philosophical questions is music.

The Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King was assassinated in 1968 at the Lorraine Motel in Memphis. It faced possible demolition before Memphis businessmen purchased it and turned it into a museum.

The Top Ten Songs of the 1960's lists, year by year, Billboards Top Ten and other music that never made it but should have. It also highlights some interesting historical facts about the Societal upheaving decade.

Why does O'Hare International Airport have ORD as its code? What does MSY have to do with New Orleans' airport? What's the X doing in the code for Los Angeles International Airport? The stories behind these strange three-letter codes can be found here!

A look at how Shelley's allegory responds to such contemporary issues as race, violence, and disenfranshisement.

Pamela Anderson Lee's wedding outfit (a white bikini), Debbie Gibson's halloween Seances, and Pres. Nixon's favorite Johnny Cash tune. Learn while you laugh. A music event timeline, covering the craziness of rock history w/ some down2earth facts mixed in.

In New York City there are many specialized high schools that students apply to. The hard part is deciding which school to attend

Some songs sound dated the month after they're released. Others become timeless. Here are ten Sixties songs that have something - either a sound, a lyric, or production trick - that continue to affect the pop music scene.

Red Hot Jazz is a music website specializing in pre-1930 jazz recordings

A wonderful tribute to a man who left us too soon, though he left us quite a lot