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Sequins Meet Saturn as Sun Ra Scores Black Radicalism in 4/4 Time
Jazz musician, poet, and bandleader Sun Ra channels Black radicalism not through slogans, but through planetary chords and sequined jumpsuits. Jam sessions morph into rituals, structured yet improvisational, under his idiosyncratic baton.
His meticulously curated aesthetic, from cosmic robes to futuristic headdresses, becomes inseparable from his sonic experimentation. Sound and style function less as adornment, more as resistance stitched and arranged in 4/4 time.
Source: Music Industry News – Published on August 7, 2025
"Sun Ra: A Symphony of Jazz, Poetry, and Fashion, Echoing Black Radicalism"
Immersing oneself in the legacy of jazz musician, poet, and bandleader Sun Ra, one finds a fascinating fusion of music and fashion. Sun Ra's rigorous music sessions and innovative costuming choices serve as a testament to his creative genius.
His musical journey, punctuated by bold sartorial choices, is a reflection of his unique artistic expression. It is a compelling narrative of Black radicalism, where music and fashion intertwine, offering a profound insight into his cultural context.
Source: Music Industry News – Published on August 7, 2025
Monthly Vintage Music Chart Highlights: Top 20 Tracks Across 29 Genres Sep 30, 2025 edition
September’s Vintage Music Charts bring fresh surprises across the 29 genres. Neil Diamond storms to number one in both Yacht Rock and Heartland Rock with “Hello Again,” while Wolfmother, Marc...
We remember Charles Aznavour. ‘Le Grand Charles’
This day (October 1st, 2018), in Mouriès near de Saint-Rémy-de-Provence, France, is born Charles Aznavour, an Armenian-French singer, songwriter and actor.Tracklist : 1 . She (2009) 2 . La Bohème...
This week In One-Off Collaborations 39/52
How well do you know the music of David Gilmour & Benedict Cumberbatch, Bonnie Raitt & Alison Krauss, Bruce Springsteen & U2, Mary Wilson & Georgie Fame, Brittney Howard &...
Stevie Wonder releases his eighteenth album : ‘Songs in the Key of Life’ featuring ‘Sir Duke’ ‘Pastime Paradise’ and ‘I Wish’ (1976)
Stevie Wonder's 'Songs in the Key of Life' is his eighteenth album released on September 28, 1976 by Motown Records.Track Listing : 1.Love'S In Need Of Love Today (Stevie Wonder)...
The Beatles release their eleventh album : ‘Abbey Road’ featuring ‘Come Together,’ ‘Here Comes The Sun, ‘I Want You (She’s So Heavy)’ and more (1969)
The Beatles' 'Abbey Road' feat. 'Come Together' 'Here Comes The Sun', etc is their eleventh studio album released on September 26 , 1969 by Apple Records. Track Listing : 1.Come...
Malian ‘Korists’ – Kora Music
Welcome to the mesmerizing world of the kora, where legendary artists like Toumani Diabaté and Ballaké Sissoko breathe life into the strings, weaving a tapestry of cultural heritage and innovation....
Arista publish Aretha Franklin’s ‘So Damn Happy,’ her first album in five years (2003)
Aretha Franklin's 'So Damn Happy' is a studio (and her first since 'A Rose Is Still a Rose' in 1998) album released on September 22, 2003 by Arista Records.Track listing...
Happy Birthday King Sunny Adé. ‘Long Live the King’
This day ( September 22, 1946), in Ondo, Nigeria, is born Sunday Adeniyi a.k.a King Sunny Adé, a performer of Yoruba Nigerian jùjú music. Tracklist : 1 . High Praise...
John Legend and The Roots release a collaborative album : ‘Wake Up!’ (2010)
'Wake Up!' by John Legend & The Roots is a collaborative studio album released on September 21, 2010 by GOOD, Columbia.Track listing : 1.Hard Times (Curtis Mayfield) 05:16 . 2.Compared...
Sony publish The Mahavishnu Orchestra’s album : ‘The Lost Trident Sessions’ recorded in 1973 (1999)
The Mahavishnu Orchestra's 'The Lost Trident Sessions' is a studio (it would have been their third) album recorded in 1973 and released on September 21, 1999 by Sony.Track Listing :...
Nepalese Sarangi
Amid Nepal's melodious mosaic of diverse traditions, the Sarangi emerges as a central note, interweaving tales of love and valor through the hands of skilled musicians like the "Three Young...
Verve publish Diana Krall’s sixth album : ‘The Look of Love’ produced by Tommy LiPuma (2001)
Diana Krall's 'The Look of Love' is her sixth (and best-selling) album released on September 18, 2001 by Verve.Track listing : 1.'S Wonderful (George Gershwin, Ira Gershwin) – 4:29 ....
Epic publish Macy Gray’s second album : ‘The Id’ featuring ‘Sexual Revolution’ (2001)
Macy Gray's 'The Id' is her second studio album released on September 18, 2001 by Epic. Tracklisting : 1.Relating to a Psychopath (Macy Gray, Jeremy Ruzumna, David Wilder, Darryl Swann)...
Happy Birthday Michael Franks. ‘Frankly Michael’
This day (September 18, 1944), in La Jolla, California, is born Michael Franks, a soft jazz singer.Tracklist : 1 . Now That The Summer’s Here & Rainy Night In Tokyo...
Rancheras y Rancheros
Step into the world of Rancheras y Rancheros, where legends like Vicente Fernández, José Alfredo Jiménez, Javier Solís, and Rocío Dúrcal have etched their mark. Through emotive storytelling and melodic...
Pye release ‘Something Else by The Kinks,’ their fifth album featuring ‘Waterloo Sunset’ (1967)
'Something Else by The Kinks' feat. '"Waterloo Sunset' is their fifth studio album co-produced by Shel Talmy & Ray Davies and released on September 15, 1967 by Pye.Track Listing :...
Branford Marsalis releases ‘Eternal,’ a live album recorded in Tarrytown, NY (2004)
Branford Marsalis' 'Eternal' is an album recorded at Tarrytown Music Hall in Tarrytown, New York in October 2003 and released on September 14, 2004.Track Listing : 1.The Ruby And The...
Reprise Records publish Eric Clapton’s twelfth album : ‘From the Cradle’ (1994)
Eric Clapton's 'From the Cradle' is his twelfth studio (and a blues) album released on September 13, 1994 by Reprise Records.Track listing : 1.Blues Before Sunrise (Leroy Carr) - 02:58...
We Remember Ramsey Lewis. ‘Gentleman Ramsey’
This day (September 12, 2022), in Chicago, Illinois, died Ramsey Lewis, an American jazz composer and pianist.Tracklist : 1 . The In Crowd (2017) 2 . Jazz Series (2016) 3...