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Igmar Thomas and Megan Stabile credit: Deneka Penison

Igmar Thomas’ Revive Big Band honors rap and jazz innovators J.Dilla and Thelonius Monk with “Thelonius,” featuring Talib Kweli.  The two-part suite is a reimagining of Dilla’s instrumental “Thelonius” from Common’s Like Water For Chocolate and Monk’s bebop standard “Thelonius.” Summerstage commissioned Thomas in 2016 for A Journey Through TheContinue Reading

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MC Lyte Kennedy Center Honors 2023

MC Lyte’s “Cha Cha Cha” was the single that introduced her second studio album, Eyes on This. King of Chill wrote “Cha Cha Cha” with MC Lyte, and he produced its futuristic sound. Lyte’s distinct alto  asserted her lyrical mastery and triumph over lesser rappers. She dissed all contenders withContinue Reading

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