Silkroad is observing Juneteenth as an official holiday. Join us in recognizing and celebrating the long history of incredible Black composers. Check out https://t.co/QcvwEnpFi6 and incorporate these works into your regular listening and programming.
We mourn the loss of a beautiful musical soul. Lynn was the quintessential musician, who explored life through the lens of his instrument. I am deeply saddened to lose my great colleague, cellist without peer, and beloved teacher to so many. https://t.co/PcHi8VyPPS
I’m grateful for music’s comfort, but also for its connections. Two years ago, I heard @angeliquekidjo sing “Blewu” — a dirge for the dead and an anthem of thanks. It’s never left me.
“Blewu,” based on a traditional Ewe song, composed by Bella Bellow #songsofcomfort
Jonas Salk creates the first polio vaccine, 1955.
Salk decided not to patent his polio vaccine so that it would be affordable for millions of people who couldn't afford it. In an interview, Edward R. Murrow asked… https://t.co/dvkOa7sEKY