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Kahil El’Zabar: Celebrating the Ethnic Heritage Ensemble at 50
The occasion needed some fire. To commemorate the 50th anniversary of his Ethnic Heritage Ensemble, percussionist,…
Apr 23, 2024 12:18 PM
The occasion needed some fire. To commemorate the 50th anniversary of his Ethnic Heritage Ensemble, percussionist,…
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When jazz fans think about great American cities for this music, Pittsburgh may not be high on their list. But it…