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Book Review: 'Cosmic Scholar,' by John Szwed - The New York Times

Harry Smith lived many lives. “Cosmic Scholar,” a new biography, details his earthly ones.

New Translation: Lydia Cabrera's "El Monte" – Repeating Islands

Translated by David Font-Navarrete, El Monte: Notes on the Religions, Magic, and Folklore of the Black and Creole People of Cuba (Duke University Press Books, May 2023) is the highly anticipated translation of Lydia Cabrera’s foundational study of Afro-Cuban religious practices and traditions. [Cover art features a diptych by Cuban artist José Bedia: “Animal armado y…

5 Minutes That Will Make You Love Sun Ra

Questlove, Dawn Richard and a range of other musicians, writers and critics share their favorites from the experimental pianist, organist and bandleader’s wide-ranging catalog.

Sun Ra Arkestra: Living Sky review – Marshall Allen keeps the cosmic flame alive | Music

The 98-year-old Arkestra vet Allen keeps the Ra flame burning with tranquil, semi-free jazz passages featuring kora, piano and his own abrasive sax. Even Chopin gets a look-in