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NEW: Tacoma City Council members are condemning acts of discrimination amid #COVID19. In a statement, they cited an increase in reports from Asian-American community members and other marginalized groups experiencing racism. @way_rebekah has the story. https://www.knkx.org/post/tacoma-leaders-condemn-acts-discrimination-incidents-spike-amid-pandemic
NEW: Universities and colleges are facing the possibility of large budget cuts due to the #CoronavirusPandemic. And the list of uncertainties is long. @ashleykgross has more about how it could affect @UW. https://www.knkx.org/post/university-washington-faces-budget-uncertainties-amid-coronavirus-pandemic
Apology accepted, @StephenKing.
https://n.pr/2Xp78Ly
Tonight 9:30 Questlove’s #Soniquarium curated/random music/musings from me. https://www.instagram.com/p/B-xyxMlhtbJ/?igshid=fs4a93h9nb5
"His writing was so real, so true."
@tomrushmusic pays tribute to @JohnPrineMusic with "Let's Talk Dirty in Hawaiian" on @GreaterBoston → https://bit.ly/3aZg7XM
“I am terribly disappointed.” A Democratic county auditor is displeased with fellow Democrat @GovInslee after the governor denied his request to suspend in-person voter registration this month over #COVID19 concerns. @AustinJenkinsN3 reports. https://www.knkx.org/post/inslee-takes-heat-fellow-democrat-over-person-voter-registration-during-pandemic
Sue Wilmot, a cashier at a @Safeway on Bainbridge Island, has over 25 years of experience working in grocery stores. She's dealing with a lot of stressed out customers during the pandemic, but she's also seeing a lot of generosity. More from @CuriousWing. https://www.knkx.org/post/grocery-workers-deal-stressed-customers-also-bear-witness-acts-kindness
Richard Teitelbaum, an electronic artist, keyboardist and composer who combined an interest in non-western musical languages with a focus on experimental practice, died on Thursday. He was 80. https://www.wbgo.org/post/richard-teitelbaum-experimentalist-earth-spanning-ear-dead-80
Yknow something....this is a hoax account. But I believe in manifestation. I believe in hope. This shall be. What say you @nyjets give the people hope in these times. Who wit me?
JUST IN: The New York Jets have signed free agent QB Colin Kaepernick to a 1 year / $9 million contract.
(via @AdamSchefter)
ICYMI, here's the story from @svalicea: https://www.knkx.org/post/chocolate-company-sees-booming-community-connections-despite-pandemic-struggles #CoronavirusPandemic
Hey all, thx to @knkxfm, I found out @JoeChocolateCo, Seattle has a special offer:
Buy a big box of coffee-infused chocolate wholesale, have it delivered to healthcare workers in a hospital near you.
& you're supporting local business. We just sent one!
https://joechocolateco.com/
About 1.6 million people are expected to turn to Washington's food banks by the end of this week, and federal aid to address that need isn't expected until July. So, the state has launched a $13 million fund. @KNKXBellamy reports. https://www.knkx.org/post/washington-launches-13-million-fund-support-food-banks-through-july #CoronavirusPandemic
"The show is funny and poignant, putting a sharp focus on what it means to take care of an ailing loved one."
@metrowestdaily on tonight's can't-miss presentation of "Mala" at 10pm on WGBH-2 and YouTube → https://bit.ly/2RkG38H
Wow. @SadatX you Dunno how much I needed to hear this. There are times in which I’m like “wait....is this a pre cold? do I have a fever? I’m gonna get it!! I am I am I am gonna get it!!!!!!!!”
Nah man. I refuse to… https://www.instagram.com/p/B-xX6TehvRP/?igshid=rfm3rfkw7vr2
Exciting News!!! I’ve had to keep this quiet for a couple of weeks now, but I can finally announce that I have joined the @SonyMusicUK Family!!! Really pleased to sign to @magicstar_music We have big plans for the label to create amazing music + content for children and families
This series is produced by @ashleykgross. KNKX wants more submissions like this! Here are details on how to participate: http://knkx.org/programs/knkx-take-mic🎙️🎧 📻
LISTEN: For the first story in our series, Take the Mic, Highline High School senior Aulona Hoxha shares the stresses of being the oldest sibling during this pandemic, and explores what this new world is like for herself and her 7-year-old sister, Desi. https://www.knkx.org/post/take-mic-pandemic-life-view-7-year-old-and-her-older-sister
LISTEN: For the first story in our series, Take the Mic, Highline High School senior Aulona Hoxha shares the stresses of being the oldest sibling during this pandemic, and explores what this new world is like for herself and her 7-year-old sister, Desi. https://www.knkx.org/post/take-mic-pandemic-life-view-7-year-old-and-her-older-sister
#tbt South Bank, London, circa 2005.
Still just one of the best places. What a journey it’s been. Thank you to all of you. Look after each other, and yourselves, in these difficult times.
As part of Jazz FM's Album of the week, we're giving away five copies of the fantastic new album Nina Simone - Fodder On My Wings, courtesy of Verve / UME.
You have until 2359 on Sunday evening to enter.
https://planetradio.co.uk/jazz-fm/competitions/win/the-drivetime-giveaway/
Enter our competition to win one of five copies, courtesy of Verve / UME
| @verve |
https://planetradio.co.uk/jazz-fm/competitions/win/the-drivetime-giveaway/
Thank you, @Eugene_Robinson. When we have that Second Line (hopefully in between the first and second waves), you're invited.
Live now: Hear about diabetes, the #COVID-19 pandemic, & the upcoming documentary special Blood Sugar Rising with EP Judith Vecchione, @JoslinDiabetes' Dr. Robert Gabbay, and Lunch Hour Live host @SueNBCBoston. https://twitter.com/i/broadcasts/1mrGmQmYNwQGy
ICYMI: @KNKXKirsten talked with @AustinJenkinsN3 about last night's disturbance at the prison at Monroe, where 100 inmates walked out of their unit amid rising tensions over #COVID19. http://bit.ly/3e7ZrPQ
“I’m half #MastaKilla meets #HughMasekela” .....simply THE BEST y’all. Not the illest. Not underrated. THE BEST. Peep @blackthought’s nprmusic #TinyDeskConcert where he previewed some jawns from his 3rd… https://www.instagram.com/p/B-w6fvmFQJ8/?igshid=7ioa1czu6h8x
A large disturbance broke out last night at the state prison in Monroe. It appeared to stem from tensions over #COVID19.
@AustinJenkinsN3 has been following this and speaks live with @KNKXKirsten at 7:45 a.m.
LISTEN LIVE: http://bit.ly/2IBTGLS
I'm speaking with the mother of an individual in Unit B of the Minimum Security Unit at Monroe. She says her son has been sending her "jpay" messages from inside reporting that tensions have been building between inmates and staff over #covid19. So far 6 have tested positive.
Update - Our services have returned and everything should be back to normal.
Please accept our apologies for the inconvenience. Thank you!
I’m going to be premiering a new piano piece tomorrow (Good Friday) at 6pm. Here’s a teaser 🎹
Kurt Elling has been announced for our Virtual Jazz Festival as part of UK Music Day.
Hear Kurt talking about why he's getting involved and the effect the COVID-19 outbreak has had on the jazz community.
| @RealKurtElling @lovenigel |
#UKMusicDay
"[Her] message of resilience seems especially relevant now."
In partnership with @huntington and @ArtsEmerson, WGBH presents a special broadcast of Melinda Lopez's "Mala" tonight at 10pm on 📺-2 and YouTube (via @whatsnewDN) → https://bit.ly/2xZ2bOT
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41 years ago today, we started our journey.
Because of you, we’re the world’s longest running jazz radio station - and we would have never gotten this far without the incredible community of musicians, listeners, and supporters.
Thank you!
From @marty_walsh to @The_BMC's @IamJonSantiago to @PineStreetInn's Lyndia Downie, community leaders in Greater Boston are bracing for the upcoming surge.
@wgbhnews' @reillyadam with perspective from the frontlines of the coronavirus pandemic → https://bit.ly/2XlP8Sy
Today's #JazzFMSpotlight - BBE Music
BBE release multi-genre compilations and reissues. Their disco, funk and jazz albums have focussed on and compiled by some of the most respected DJs and artists around.
Support them here: https://bit.ly/34kQRJe
| @bbemusic @TonyMinvielle |
389 years young. Still shining bright.
(📸 via Lena Young/IG)
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Today's #MoveOnUp: Cymande - Brothers On The Slide
Blow away those lockdown blues by grooving with us. Send us your videos and photos of you getting involved using #MoveOnUp 💃
#MoveOnUp with Anne Frankenstein, every weekday at 11am.
| @DJAFrankenstein @CymandeOfficial|
Grammy-winning vocalist Kurt Elling, renowned singer-songwriter Madeleine Peyroux and legendary saxophonist Gary Bartz will be taking to the hypothetical stage as part of Jazz FM’s Virtual Jazz Festival on Monday evening… (1/3)
| @RealKurtElling @mpeyrouxmusic @bartz_gary |
"......maaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaan.....AGGGHH"
Bill O’Reilly: Those dying from coronavirus "were on their last legs anyway" https://trib.al/FAVLpgG
