Harold Battiste “was instrumental in developing New Orleans music icon Mac Rebennack’s famous Dr. John persona, producing his celebrated first album, 1968’s ‘Gris Gris,’ a spooky, psychedelic-tinged stew of voodoo New Orleans R&B recorded in L.A. Battiste and Dr. John reportedly cut the album quickly using leftover studio time from a Sonny and Cher session.”
Author: ArtsJournal2
Life Advice From A Prima Ballerina
“Adoration and adulation are a side effect of tirelessly working toward a passion. And if it doesn’t lead to that? You will still be content because you are doing what you love.”
Amazon Decides To Pay Some Authors When Readers Turn Pages
“For the many authors who publish directly through Amazon, the new model could warp the priorities of writing: A system with per-page payouts is a system that rewards cliffhangers and mysteries across all genres. It rewards anything that keeps people hooked, even if that means putting less of an emphasis on nuance and complexity.”
TV Credits Re-enter A Golden Age (Just Try To Get That ‘Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt’ Song Out Of Your Head)
“As credits sequences shrank, many of the beloved elements—like catchy tunes and meta-references—were lost. But in the last year, a few shows have started to buck that trend.”
‘America’s Most Underrated Underrated Writer’ Dies At 90
“‘You can’t be admitted to the ranks of writers of importance unless you have sales,’ he said. Mr. Salter had to settle for an admiring readership on college campuses and critical acclaim, even if the praise came with a touch of sympathy.”
Twitter-Inspired Summer Reading For Everyone Who Wonders About The True History Of Charleston
“#Charlestonsyllabus was conceived by Chad Williams (@Dr_ChadWilliams), Associate Professor of African and Afro-American Studies at Brandeis University. With the help of Kidada Williams (@KidadaEWilliams), the hashtag started trending on the evening of June 19, 2015. … These readings provide valuable information about the history of racial violence in this country and contextualize the history of race relations in South Carolina and the United States in general.”
Editing The Pittsburgh Symphony’s Live Shows For Archived Broadcasts
“‘It all starts with the microphones,’ Chambers says. ‘I don’t care what you’re doing downstream (for mixing and the actual recording), if the mics aren’t right, the recording won’t be. The rule is “take good mics, put them in the right spots and get out of the way.”‘”
Why The Richmond Ballet Went To China
“Not only have we formed an important relationship with the governor’s office, but we have fostered new relationships with businesses that have invested heavily in Virginia’s future, ensuring that the ballet’s place in the commonwealth’s cultural landscape will always be looked after.”
The Next Hot Musical Will Probably Be ‘Downton Abbey’ (Yep, For Real)
“There might be some Elgar, there might be some jazz of the periods. Some of the actors will likely recite. We’ll have a screen. We may have the music live to several scenes. Julian may be the host. I’d say it’s a 75 per cent chance it will happen.”
In Hungary, ‘Independent’ Theatre Isn’t Quite As Independent As It Sounds
“Life is rife with lack of understanding, lack of tolerance, and a persistent impatience that has become a part of our everyday lives. The campaign against independent theatre companies led by the right-wing government has lasted for half a decade now. Though this issue seems to be a local concern, it reflects the general situation and the mental condition of the whole country.”