Review: Carnegie Hall Makes an Intimate Space More Intimate – The New York Times

An artist does not owe their audience beauty. It is, rather, the audience’s responsibility to find beauty in the art.

On this day in 1958, Leonard Bernstein conducted his first Young People’s Concert | @leonardbernsteinofficial Instagram

A New Flame for Black Fire | Ishmael Reed | The New York Review of Books

A Black Composer’s Legacy Flourishes 500 Years After His Birth | The New York Times

Back from the New Freedom Sound session at Magpie Cage in Baltimore. Much to report and material to sift through. Hopefully, I ’ll have some of each worked up soon. Also, for anyone who is following along, the record-a-day plan will resume tomorrow.

5 Minutes That Will Make You Love Sun Ra | Marcus Moore for The New York Times

Allen Ginsberg’s Self-Recording Sessions | The New Yorker

Looking most forward to the New Freedom Sound session this weekend. Should have some review posts over the next few days.