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I’ve been studying the mural titled “Cultural Transformation: The Teddy Bear Dance” at the back of the parking lot at Second Street and Monroe Avenue in downtown Corvallis.

The outstanding Jamaica-born artist, Civil Rights activist and internationalist, Harry Belafonte, died from congestive heart failure at age 96, a week ago, on

The great Jamaica-born artist, Civil Rights activist and internationalist, Harry Belafonte, died from congestive heart failure at age 96 on April 25, 2023. Despite becoming the first Black person to win a TV Emmy award in 1960, a Broadway Tony award in 1954 and selling millions of recordings, Belafonte experienced…

'Day-O (The Banana Boat Song),' 'Jamaica Farewell,' 'Man Smart (Woman Smarter),' 'Jump in the Line,' and 'Hole in the Bucket'

The Sound Kitchen Audio 17:01 25 min This week on The Sound Kitchen you’ll hear the answer to the question about Egypt’s pharaohs. There’s a bit of WW II history – it’s Victory in Europe Day - and you’ll find out who the Hyksos were (didn’t you always want to know?) There’s wonderful music chosen by The Sound Kitchen’s producing engineer, musician Erwan Rome, and the new quiz question too! Just click on the ...

Pharaohs on parade 5 HOURS AGO This week on The Sound Kitchen youll hear the answer to the question about Egypts pharaohs. Theres a bit of WW II history – its Victory in Europe Day - and youll find out who the Hyksos were (didnt you always want to know?) Theres wonderful music chosen by The Sound Kitchens producing engineer, musician Erwan Rome, and the new quiz question too! Just click on the “Audio” arrow above and enjoy!  Hello everyone! Welcome to The Sound Kitchen weekly podcast, p...