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Today on “Opera with Joe.” Why should we give to the arts? Advocating for support and investment in the arts, discussing the societal benefits of arts funding and the importance of preserving cultural heritage and creative expression. Watch the video on our blog, https://wix.to/ZVhYyyD #newblogpost #fortworthopera

Check out this insightful blog post featuring an interview with Sinkane, the Sudanese-American musician, discussing his new album "We Belong" and his efforts to honor the Black Musical Diaspora. Sinkane draws inspiration from the 70s, incorporating elements of funk music and the Black Arts Movement to create a powerful soundtrack for today's sociopolitical climate. Read the full article here: [Sinkanes New World](https://ift.tt/9wgNuyo)

Ah, Miles... Miles Davis' career exemplifies the creative essence of jazz... Contrary to many jazz purists' judgements, Miles never "sold out" when he created brews of jazz mixed with rock, funk, soul, and pop. His relentless drive to evolve through various styles of music (as well as taking up painting during the 1980's), was his way of expressing his creative energies... regardless of whether he alienated his established audiences (or possibly because he did alienate them?). Like the greatest innovators in any discipline, whether music, visual, written or other art forms, whether in business, sports, sciences, academics, Miles found new ways to explore and achieve his objective--creative expression that impacted his audiences in new, exciting, and relevant ways. Despite often being misunderstood and criticized for not following the "rules" of jazz composition or performance, not cowtowing to people's assumptions regarding his race, or not observing "proper" social behavior, Miles pressed forward into new realms. Not always successful in ways that he or others might like, in comparison to Babe Ruth (most strikeouts in achieving the homerun record for decades) and Michael Jordan (game-losing misses in making record game-winning shots), Miles arguably has a lower misses-to-hits ratio with his experiments than they achieved. Miles was inarguably an insightful, courageous, innovative, hard-driving leader who also was often mercurial, unstable, and insecure. Still, he attracted, collaborated with, and mentored numerous skilled musicians who have been recognized as high achievers and leaders in their own right. I believe we should measure Miles' greatness based on his impact on the course of creative jazz and related music styles, directly and through the musicians he influenced. But after all these words, the proof is in the listening. Check out an album from each of Miles' five major phases of evolution across almost 50 years and enjoy!

New pub: Femmes de spectacle (danse, opéra, théâtre) How could a woman assert herself and make a career in the world of entertainment between 1650 and 1914? Femmes de spectacle (danse, opéra, théâtre), edited by Valentina Ponzetto and Romain Bionda, brings together fifteen interdisciplinary studies that explore the diverse journeys of female authors, composers, and performers in theatre, dance, and opera. Through these insightful analyses, readers will gain a deeper understanding of the challenges these women faced in a male-dominated professional world and discover the innovative artistic and strategic methods they used to overcome societal barriers. This collection offers a fresh perspective on cultural history and enriches our understanding of women’s contributions to the arts. https://lnkd.in/eJsYKgcz

The historic Dante Hall Theater in Atlantic City will be transformed into a cultural arts center celebrating jazz and Black history under the leadership of the Chicken Bone Beach Historical Foundation. Funded by a $1.8 million grant, the foundation plans to host concerts, plays, and classes while preserving the theater’s integrity. The center will also include a museum highlighting Atlantic City’s jazz legacy and the fight for racial integration at its beaches. https://lnkd.in/gXzwVefb

⚡ Being different is a journey for the individual to express himself and discover his freedom. In this article, discover the freedom that differences bring and the importance of being unique.

Did you know? 🤔 King David, famous for slaying Goliath and ruling Israel, was also a prolific musician and poet. Traditionally credited with writing many of the Psalms, he's referred to in 2 Samuel 23:1 as "the sweet psalmist of Israel." The Bible also mentions David playing the lyre to soothe King Saul's troubled spirit (1 Samuel 16:23). How do you think David's musical talents influenced his leadership and legacy? Share your thoughts in the comments!

My priority today is to read this book and listen to the music of Mahalia Jackson. What have you learned from Martin Luther King Jr. or Mahalia Jackson? Please share your thoughts in the comments. #MartinLutherKingJr #CivilRights #GrowthMindset

I saw the musician Passenger at the Sydney Opera House recently and his song "Things that stop you dreaming." The lyrics resonated with me, particularly the chorus "if you can’t get what you love , you learn to love the things you’ve got , If you can’t be what you want , You learn to be the things you’re not , If you can’t get what you need , You learn to need the things that stop you dreaming" I interpreted this as so many of us have big dreams at a young age but slowly as we age those dreams begin to get too "hard" and we stick with comfort instead. So many of us let fear, doubt, and past experiences stop us from pursuing our true potential. The barriers to our dreams are often self-imposed, built from hesitation and the belief that the 'right time' will come. But what if we stopped waiting and took the first step today? Breaking through these invisible walls isn’t about having everything figured out, it’s about embracing the possibility of progress. True growth comes from moving forward, even when it’s uncomfortable or uncertain. What’s one step you can take today to move closer to your goals? The only thing standing in your way might just be you. #mindset #goals #leadership #development