Blanchard brought the trumpet to his lips, and so began a night of bluesy musings commemorating jazz saxophonist and composer ...

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Trumpeter and composer Terence Blanchard is well acquainted with prestigious stages, from the Metropolitan Opera to the Monterey Jazz Festival. At the beginning of February, however, he returned ...

A former RUC man facing prosecution for murder in the north has been questioned in a South African court in relation to a fatal bomb attack in Co Cavan more than 50 years ago. Speaking from his ...

STUTTGART, Germany — U.S. Africa Command was in the political crosshairs even before it stood up 18 years ago in Germany’s automotive capital. From the outset, putting a four-star military ...

His parents moved to Ivory Coast in the 1980s, towards the end of a period of exceptional economic growth that economists dubbed the “Ivorian miracle”. They came to work, drawn by the country ...

Jazz, with its rich history and diverse styles, has produced countless masterpieces over the decades. This list attempts to capture the 100 most influential, innovative, and enduring jazz albums of ...

U.S. Chief Justice John Roberts and President Donald Trump - Photo credit: Carlos M. Vazquez II and Gage Skidmore via Wikimedia Commons U.S. Chief Justice John Roberts has firmly dismissed calls ...

Tensions with the United States could propel South Africa to depart from the African Growth and Opportunity Act (Agoa) agreement, a development that could also have regional ramifications and add ...

WETHERSPOONS is making a big change to its menus and fans of Korean food will absolutely love it. But revellers must wait until May 14 to get their teeth into the mouthwatering range of Korean ...

Featuring more than 80 performances covering a wide range of genres, the Nashville Symphony has announced its 2025/26 season. Classical Series programs offer seminal works to showcase the ...

Africa stands at a critical juncture in its development, with immense potential driven by a youthful population, rich natural resources, and expanding consumer markets. However, while economic growth ...