By Connor Lukes, University of Denver Journalism Intern Paul Epstein is a man with roots deeply embedded in Colorado’s music scene. Many undoubtedly know his name because he owned and operated the iconic Denver record store Twist & Shout for 33 years. What you may not know is that Epstein also [...]
An interview by Connor Lukes, University of Denver Journalism Intern March is “Music in Our Schools Month.” To commemorate, Colorado Music Hall of Fame is celebrating one of our inductees -- the East High School Music Program - by interviewing one of the Denver school’s historians, Dr. Marcia [...]
Photo credit: Elliot Ross By Connor Lukes, University of Denver Journalism Intern The jazz world experienced an unexpected loss as Ron Miles, esteemed cornet and trumpet player, passed away Tuesday, March 8, at the age of 58. A teacher, creator, husband and father, Miles leaves behind a monumental [...]
By Connor Lukes, University of Denver Journalism Intern We catch up with the 2019 Hall of Fame inductee and honoree for Black History Month Freddi Gowdy, founding member of the Freddi-Henchi Band alongside the late Marvin “Henchi” Graves. From growing up poor in the projects to performing overseas, [...]
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