King Sophia This episode will center Spike Lee’s father, Bill Lee, and the film, She’s Gotta Have It, for which he composed the classic soundtrack. The lecture will include a comprehensive account of his complex story and musical evolution, and how he influenced and set the stage for his son. In particular, this conversation will […]
King Sophia For this episode, we will be covering the less known aspects of the life and music of jazz giant, Thelonious Monk. The 2nd most recorded jazz composer in history, Monk’s cutting edge writing and improvisational styles are heralded major pioneering steps in the progress of Black music and he composed a great amount […]
King Sophia The fourth musical focus in this series will be one of the most potent and under-discussed jazz vocalists, Betty Carter. Lovingly nicknamed Betty Bebop by Lionel Hampton’s wife and mentored by Dizzy Gillespie, Carter is beloved amongst jazz listeners for her unique vocal tone, her melodic precision, and her iconic scatting skills. However, […]
