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Milford Graves, Singular Drummer and Polymath, Dies at 79

February 20, 2021 by sergneri Leave a Comment

From the New York Times on 02/19/2021, Milford Graves, Singular Drummer and Polymath, Dies at 79. His free-jazz drumming style was unlike anything heard before, but his explorations and inventions went far beyond music. By Giovanni Russonello Lest we forget, or discover somthing new …

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Johnny Pacheco Dies at 85

February 15, 2021 by sergneri Leave a Comment

From the New York Times: Johnny Pacheco, Who Helped Bring Salsa to the World, Dies at 85 A Dominican-born bandleader and songwriter, he co-founded Fania Records, known as the Motown of Salsa.

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