As the heroes of South Africa’s liberation struggle leave us one by one, their powerful stories of service and bravery need to be heard by a millennial generation that stands to be inspired and guided - and benefit - greatly. Funeral and memorial services of struggle icons provide profound less.
Each Sunday, Pitchfork takes an in-depth look at a significant album from the past, and any record not in our archives is eligible. Today we revisit a career-defining jazz masterpiece, collecting two hours of improvised solo performances from the piano virtuoso.
Each Sunday, Pitchfork takes an in-depth look at a significant album from the past, and any record not in our archives is eligible. Today we revisit the legendary singer’s 1963 debut, whose career-making collaborations with Burt Bacharach and Hal David transformed pop music into something more symphonic, boundless, and idiosyncratic.