Cosmos NGC 2264

The Rosette Nebula (also known as Caldwell 49) is an H II region located near one end of a giant molecular cloud in the Monoceros region of the Milky Way Galaxy. The open cluster NGC 2244(Caldwell 50) is closely associated with the nebulosity, the stars of the cluster having been formedfrom the nebula’s matter. The…

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L. Shankar

Shankar Lakshminarayana (born 26 April 1950), better known as L. Shankar, is an Indian violinist, singer and composer who also goes by the stage name Shenkar. Known for his innovative contributions to world music, he is often regarded as one of the pioneers of East- West fusion, blending the rich traditions of Indian classical with…

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Teddy Edwards

Theodore Marcus “Teddy” Edwards (April 26, 1924 – April 20, 2003) was an American jazz tenor saxophonist. Edwards was born in Jackson, Mississippi, United States. He learned to play at a very early age, first on alto saxophone and then clarinet. His uncle sent for him to come to Detroit to live because he felt opportunities…

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Johnny Shines

John Ned Shines (April 26, 1915 – April 20, 1992) was an American blues singer and guitarist. Shines was born in Frayser, Tennessee, today a neighborhood of Memphis. He was taught to play the guitar by his mother and spent most of his childhood in Memphis, playing slide guitar at an early age in juke joints…

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Rhythm Roots Workshop Ecumen North Branch Senior Living

Rhythm Roots Workshop Ecumen North Branch Senior Living Thursday April 24th 2024 fourth Class. Teaching a Rhythm Roots Workshop Residency. At Ecumen North Branch Senior Living twice a week Mondays & Thursdays 1-230pm starting Monday April 15th 2024 thru May 13th. Celebrating world cultures through drumming and chanting.

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